Delaware
Personal Assistance and Personal Attendant Services
Our Personal Assistance and Personal Attendant Services (PAS) empower consumers to hire the attendant of their choice, including a friend or relative. The employee fulfills the tasks described in the consumer's individual service plan (ISP).
Services
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and transferring
- Light housekeeping such as cleaning and doing laundry
- Errands and tasks such as food shopping, visit(s) to the pharmacy, and managing paperwork
Training Series
JEVS Human Services offers a cutting-edge consumer directed training series consisting of video and written components that covers 11 topics essential to creating an effective relationship between the consumer and his or her attendant.
This training series is FREE for individuals who receive services through Supports for Independence.
Personal Attendant Services Eligibility
- A Delaware State Resident who is 18 years of age or older
- Applicant must possess a severe, chronic disability that significantly impairs his or her ability to perform the essential activities of daily living in an independent manner either at home or in the community
- Disability must be medically verified and expected to last for a continuous period of no fewer than 12 months
Personal Assistance Services Eligibility
- A Delaware state resident who is at least 18 years of age or older
- Applicant must possess a severe, chronic physical, mental or developmental disability which significantly impairs the applicant's ability to perform the essential activities of daily living in an independent manner at home and in the community
- The applicant's chronic disability must be medically verified and expected to last for a continuous period of no fewer than 12 months
Enrollment
For Personal Attendant Services, eligibility and enrollment are determined by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD).
TF: 1-800-223-9074
TTY: (302) 453-3837
Email: DSAAPDinfo@state.de.us
For Personal Assistance Services, eligibility and enrollment are determined by the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) or a Contracting Agency.
TF: 1-800-372-2022
TEL: (302) 255-9500
Language Assistance Available
We have dedicated bilingual staff that can assist with the language needs of many individuals. We also have access to translation services. Please call for more information.
Cost
Services may be available at no cost or through cost sharing. Cost sharing, if applicable, is determined by the enrolling agency.