Partner Agencies

Family Home Based Support Service (FHBS)

The FHBS program is administered by The Metzenbaum Foundation with grant money provided by Geauga DD. FHBS supports families caring for their child or relative in their home.

Services/Items eligible for funding:

• Respite
• Disability based dietary assistance
• Disability based personal care goods
• Disability based specialized equipment
• Transportation support
• Recreation/camp programs

For more information, please contact Sally Contizano, at the Metzenbaum Foundation at sally@metzenbaumfdn.org or call 440.729.9406 x2500

Grant Requests:

The Metzenbaum Foundation awards grants to both individuals and groups. Grants for individuals must be sponsored by an employee of Geauga DD. Grants to groups must be focused on serving groups of individuals who are eligible and part of the DD system.

For more information, please contact Sally Contizano, at the Metzenbaum Foundation at sally@metzenbaumfdn.org or call 440.729.9406 x2500

INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION (PDF)

GROUP APPLICATION (PDF)

Geauga DD works closely with MLCRI in order to locate, purchase and maintain houses for individuals with developmental disabilities who are on Supported Living and IO Waivers. Currently, MLCRI maintains 22 single family homes throughout Geauga County, serving nearly 80 individuals with developmental disabilities. The houses are purchased with funds from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (ODoDD) and Geauga DD. For more information about MLCRI, please visit their website at Maple Leaf Community Residences, Inc. – Quality, Safe, and Affordable Residential Housing To Persons With Disabilities.