Ages 3 - 18 yrs.
The Children’s Extensive Support Waiver helps children (under 18) and families by providing services and supports that will help children establish a long-term foundation for community inclusion as they grow into adulthood.
This program is specifically for children demonstrating a medical or behavioral condition where constant line of supervision is regularly needed to keep the child and others safe. Services include: personal assistance with daily living, respite, community connector services, assistive technology, home modification, and professional services.
For more information about the CES Waiver, please visit:
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing – CES Waiver
To be eligible for services, children in this program...
- Are less than eighteen years of age
- Require a special application process to meet waiver criteria
- Have been determined to have a developmental disability which includes developmental delay if under five years of age
- Live in the family home
- Demonstrate a medical or behavioral condition that is so intense that almost constant line of sight supervision is required to keep the child and others safe
- Are determined to meet the Federal Social Security Administration’s definition of disability
- As per Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing: Meet the Health First Colorado financial determination for Long-Term Services and Supports eligibility. Financial determination requirements are outlined in the Colorado Code of Regulations 10 CCR 2505-10, Section 8.100.
- Meet the intermediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities level of care as outlined in state and federal regulations
Services & Supports
- Adaptive Therapeutic Recreational Equipment and Fees
- Assistive Technology
- Community Connector
- Hippotherapy
- Home Accessibility Adaptations
- Homemaker Services
- Massage Therapy
- Movement Therapy
- Parent Education
- Personal Care Services
- Respite Services
- Specialized Medical Equipment & Supplies
- Vehicle Adaptations
- Youth Day Service