Support for Families

Empowering Families, Nurturing Bonds.

Navigating disability services can be overwhelming. If you have any questions about where to get started on your journey, or if you need assistance with next steps, please reach out to the NW Works team, or use the linked resources below.

  • CSBs are the single point of entry to gain access to the statewide Developmental Disability Waiver List. Any person found eligible is then added to the waiver waitlist. To determine your eligibility for the Developmental Disability Waiver, contact the Northwestern Community Services Board Developmental Disability Services Intake Specialist at 540-667-8888 ext 1227.

  • Start your journey with SSA for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI depends on your work history, while SSI has no work prerequisites. Both provide monthly financial aid if you meet SSA's disability criteria. NW Works assists in navigating earning limits, helping you retain or phase out benefits as per your readiness & eligibility.

  • AI assists in your SSI and SSDI application endeavors, offering Representative Payee services for streamlined financial management. Additionally, it facilitates accessibility solutions to tackle physical barriers in homes and communities, complemented by services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

  • Commonwealth is a clinician-led agency.  Their team of Psychologists, BCBAs, and RBTs puts quality and sustainability back into ABA and autism care.  They are focused on helping underserved communities and breaking down barriers to Access to Care.

  • The ARC's family advocacy program is your bridge to comprehensive support, offering a connection to a wide range of resources including legal and social services, programs, and expert providers. Experience the solidarity, encouragement, and insightful guidance designed to foster well-being and empowerment in your family's life.

  • Leading people and families to the Answers, Help, and Hope that they have been looking for through love and leverage. The Moms in Motion mission is to provide Service Facilitation for people approved for Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers (CCC Plus ,CL & FIS, EPSDT program). They serve individuals and their families by providing resources, information, engaging in advocacy through community- and state-wide networks, and by assisting people in navigating the waiver world’s constant changes.

  • Many individuals living with disabilities are not eligible for most forms of public assistance if they report more than $2,000 in assets. The ABLEnow Savings Account allows you to contribute up to $18,000 per year so you can save your earned income and still remain eligible for public assistance. A vital tool in fostering independence and financial security

  • DMAS provides waiver services aiding the elderly & those with disabilities, enabling community living over institutional settings in Virginia. Offering waivers like Consumer-Directed Care for personal care attendants, DD Waivers for group homes & supported employment, and Commonwealth Coordinated Care for various support, including tech assistance & home modifications. For DD Waivers, consult your local Community Services Board

  • "I'm Determined", backed by the VA Dept. of Education, empowers youth with disabilities to actively shape their lives instead of being passive spectators. Offering direct instruction and skill practice in self-determined behavior, it nurtures control & goal-setting. The team works from various centers in the Commonwealth, benefiting youth, educators, & families alike.