Two women sitting at a table. One woman sitting in a wheelchair.

SERVICE CODE
415


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Respite & Caregiver Relief


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Nursing Service - Family Member


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

If I am a registered nurse, can I be funded to provide nursing services for my own child?

SCDD Description

A qualified nurse who may also be a family member, or the family may select, assign and monitor a qualified person to provide nursing services. This service is not intended to provide respite to the family member.

DDS Description

Regional centers contract with various medical professionals to aid in the special healthcare needs of consumers.

Example

You are a registered nurse with many years of experience. Your child needs intermittent nursing care at home. You feel you know your child's needs the best, and would like to get paid in that capacity.