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Family Reimbursement Program

What is the Family Reimbursement Program?

The Family Reimbursement Program (FRP) is one of Starbridge’s Family Support Services, funded through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Many families who have a family member with a developmental disability living at home have special expenses that the typical family does not have. Expenses covered by FRP may include goods and services, respite care, community involvement, and other items. This program is designed to assist the family with these increased costs.

How can Starbridge help you?

Starbridge offers Family Reimbursement for both the Finger Lakes and Western New York regions. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Finger Lakes FRP

UPDATED 9/30/2020: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING US. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR 2020 HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FRP. THE REGIONAL DDRO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY AGENCIES THAT ARE STILL ACCEPTING FRP REQUESTS.

For residents of Monroe County –

  • The agency cap is $600.00 per family each year.
  • Family Reimbursement and Respite Reimbursement offered.

For residents of Chemung, Livingston, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, or Yates County –

  • The agency cap is $600.00 per family each year.
  • Primarily for families who have an individual with autism living at home.
  • Expenses must relate to supports and services necessary for the individual to participate in their community.

 

Finger Lakes FRP Forms

 

Finger Lakes Review Meetings

Finger Lakes FRP Review Meetings will be held by the 14th of each month for all complete applications received the previous month (i.e. applications received by Starbridge in January will be reviewed by the 14th of February, etc).

Western New York FRP

UPDATED 9/30/2020: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING US. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR 2020 HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FRP. THE REGIONAL DDRO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY AGENCIES THAT ARE STILL ACCEPTING FRP REQUESTS.

For residents of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, or Orleans County –

  • The agency cap is $650.00 per family each year.

 

Western New York FRP Forms

 

Western NY Review Meetings

Western NY FRP Review meetings will be held by the 21st of the month for all complete applications received the previous month (i.e. applications received by Starbridge in January will be reviewed by the 21st of February, etc).

 

What are the eligibility requirements?

Families (biological, adoptive, or extended) are eligible if they have a family member with a developmental disability who lives at home, and eligibility has been determined by OPWDD.

How do you get started?

UPDATED 9/30/2020: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING US. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR 2020 HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FRP. THE REGIONAL DDRO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY AGENCIES THAT ARE STILL ACCEPTING FRP REQUESTS.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact –

Joyce Steel, Director of Family Advocacy, by phone at 800-650-4967 ext. 334 toll free in NYS, or 585-224-7334, or email jsteel@starbridgeinc.org