In-Home Care for Children with Special Needs

Families caring for a child with developmental needs often have questions about OPWDD, therapy, home care, and what support may be available.

Our dedicated team helps parents understand the next steps, including OPWDD enrollment, Code 95, ABA Therapy, PT, OT, and Speech Therapy coordination.

Multilingual Care Team

Loving & Caring Caretakers

30 Second Application

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See If Your Family Qualifies

Complete this short form and a care coordinator will contact you within 24 hours.

Please share anything important about your child that would help us prepare.

No Out-of-Pocket Cost
for Eligible Families

We Guide You Every Step
of the way

24/7 Family Support To Ensure
Your Child is Safe!

Proudly Serving NYC & Surrounding Areas

We're Here to Make Life a Little Easier.

As a parent of a child with special needs, you face challenges every single day that most people don’t understand. That’s exactly why Welcome Care exists.

Important Caregiver
Eligbility Notice

An immediate parent cannot be the paid caregiver. Our team will explain the requirements that apply to your family.

47,980 children and young adults ages 0–20 received OPWDD Medicaid services in New York in 2024.

New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, 2024 Medicaid Summary

Our Services

Welcome Care provides compassionate, personalized support for children with special needs and their families.

OPWDD Enrollment Guidance

We help families understand eligibility, paperwork, evaluations, and next steps.

Home Health Aide Services

In-home caregiver support, including HHA training for family-recommended caregivers.

PT, OT & Speech Therapies

At-home therapy to help children move, communicate, learn, and grow. Their future matters to us.

ABA Therapy

Support for learning, behavior, communication, and daily routines to support your child.

HOW ENROLLMENT WORKS

Get The Help You Need In Less than 1 minute

A few steps, and we’ll be right beside you for all of them.

Fill Out the Simple Form

Reach out and tell us a little about your child and what you’re hoping to find.

Meet a care manager

Enrollment runs through a Care Coordination Organization. We’ll guide you through it.

Gather the paperwork

Eligibility needs a few documents, like a recent evaluation. We’ll show you what’s needed.

Get your answer

OPWDD reviews everything and sends a decision. Then we help you take the next step.

Simple Process

Comprehensive Support for Your Child and Family

Every service is designed to support your child’s growth, safety, and quality of life — and to give your family the peace of mind you deserve.

Tailored Care Plans

Personalized plans built around your child’s unique diagnosis, abilities, and developmental goals. No two plans are alike.

In-Home Caregiving

Trained, compassionate caregivers who provide daily living support, supervision, and companionship in your home.

Multilingual Communication

Staff who speak your language — so nothing important is ever lost in translation between your family and your care team.

Therapeutic Services

Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy to support your child’s development and reach their milestones.

Community Integration

Support with community activities, social programs, and inclusion initiatives that help your child thrive outside the home.

Family Education & Support

Training, resources, and counseling for families to better understand and manage their child’s condition with confidence.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule an evaluation and receive a personalized therapy plan for your child.

Your Child Is Our #1 Priority

Finding the Right Care Is Hard. We’re Here to Make It Feel a Little Easier.

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Join the families across New York who trust Welcome Care to provide compassionate, professional, OPWDD-approved care for their children with special needs.

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