Behavioral Aid Program
The Behavioral Aid Program is designed to meet the needs of children and youth from birth to 21 years of age. An aid provides services within the family’s home, allowing children to remain with their family and preventing the need for children to enter structured residential care facilities.
Working with the child and family, the aid supports the child to remain at home by increasing their ability to learn adaptive behaviors. The aid models age-appropriate behaviors for both the parents and the child.
The Behavioral Aid Program includes Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT). EPSDT services assist children to adapt their behavior so they can be successful at home and in the community. Children receive one-on-one support from an aid for up to 25 hours per week. With the support of EPSDT, children are able to remain in their home and community or return to their home after hospitalization or other out-of-home placement.
EPSDT is a Managed Care Assistance Program, and under federal law, states must provide screening, diagnosis and all medically necessary treatment services, including mental health services, to all Medicaid recipients under 21 years of age.
Children are referred to the Behavioral Aid Program by a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist. Applicants are accepted as openings become available.
Family Based Mental Health Services
Family Based Mental Health Services provide support for families with children who have serious emotional or behavioral concerns that may place the children at risk for out-of-home placement. To support families to stay together, our professionals develop a support plan based on the child’s and family’s strengths.
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