Virginia Launches Second Application Period For Individual & Family Support Program For People On I/DD Waiver Wait List

In March 2015, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) launched the second application period for funding through the Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP) for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) on the I/DD waiver wait lists. As of March 2015, there were 7,830 people on the two waiting lists. The IFSP provides up to $1,500 per funding period for up to 1,000 families that can be used to pay for short-term resources, services, and supports needed by the individual on the waiting list. However, the funds cannot be . . .