OPWDD support helps families navigate eligibility, enrollment, and developmental disability services through New York's formal process. A Home Health Aide provides direct, in-home caregiving, like helping with daily routines, mobility, and personal care, and can be a family member trained and paid through certain OPWDD-approved programs.

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy are each delivered by therapists trained in that specific discipline, so your child will typically work with a small team rather than one caregiver. Welcome Care coordinates these services so they work together around a single, family-centered care plan instead of feeling disconnected.

Timelines vary based on evaluations, documentation, and OPWDD review, but families are guided through each stage, from gathering records to enrollment, so there are no unexpected delays. A care manager will keep you updated on where things stand and what's next.

You don't need a finalized diagnosis to start the conversation. The team can help you understand what evaluations or documentation may be needed and walk you through the Front Door process to determine next steps toward eligibility.

ABA therapy focuses on behavior, communication, and daily routines, while PT, OT, and Speech Therapy target movement, self-care skills, and language. These services are typically used together as part of a broader plan, each addressing a different part of a child's development.