Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) Services

Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) Services assists clients in acquiring and maintaining daily life skills in both the home and in the community through the support of a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

​As caregivers, we understand how important it is to trust the professionals working with your loved ones. When matching a DSP to each client, we listen! We want to know the goals, concerns, and interests of clients, to make sure we are pairing them with the best possible match. Our DSPs are employees, not contractors. Some are even relatives or family friends of the individual they support - learn about becoming a paid DSP for your loved one on our Preferred Caregiver page.
Although similar to Respite Services, PAC Services are more goal oriented. Your DSPs will work toward the goals listed in the Person Centered Individual Service Plan (PCISP). 
Some examples of PAC goals include:
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Health & Safety
  • Meal Prep
  • Keeping Appointments
  • Community Activities
  • Bill Paying
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Care
  • Household Chores
  • Leisure Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Homework Strategies​
  • Reinforcement of Behavioral Support 
These goals are only some of the many ways that we can help our clients achieve independence.  Contact Us to see how we can help you meet your individual goals. 

Medicaid Waiver

Partners in Autism is an approved Indiana Medicaid Waiver Services Provider. PAC Services are provided to individuals funded by the Family Supports Medicaid Waiver or by private-pay.

Partners in Autism requires coordination of care and will partner with the professionals on your team. Whether it's working with other Waiver Service providers, an Employment Specialist, or an ABA Technician, we want you to reach your best possible outcome! ​

For more information on Indiana's Waiver program visit their BDDS Waiver site.

Direct Service Workforce Investment Grant

In November 2022, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced a grant opportunity called the Direct Service Workforce Investment Grant to support the direct services workforce. This grant is available to providers who were active during the 2022 fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) and provide specific types of services.

We are a grant recipient. Of the list of direct services supported by the grant, we provide:
  • Participant Assistance and Care
  • ​Extended Services
Partners in Autism will be receiving three installments for the grant, beginning in January 2023, spring 2023, and summer 2023. This grant requires that 95% of the funds of the grant be given to direct support workers in forms of employee retention matters, as best determined by the provider. Partners in Autism, LLC will be allocating the required funds to Direct Support Professionals in alignment with grant requirements.

Partners in Autism is extremely grateful to have received these funds to support the individuals who selflessly provide ongoing care and support to the community.
Let us help you navigate Waiver Services! We can help you through the process of obtaining the Waiver.
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