Any NH family whose family member is found eligible for developmental services or acquired brain disorder services is eligible for family support services.

All family support services are provided by contractual agreement between Bureau of Developmental Services and designated non-profit and specialized service agencies located throughout NH.  These agencies are committed to strengthening and supporting families within the context of their lives and within their own communities. 

Supports include:

• Respite services 
• Environmental modifications
• Information and referral,
• Advocacy and assistive technology services

Each local region has established a Regional Family Support Council consisting of members who have a disabled family member.  The Family Support Council provides advice to the area agency in the development of family support plans and monitors the services provided pursuant to the plan.  Each local agency also has a family support coordinator to assist families to acquire supports and services.

Family Support has proven to be a cost effective program that is designed to keep families intact and prevent or delay the need for more intensive and costly services and supports.