Children’s Habilitation Residential Program Waiver

Ages 3 - 21 yrs.

The Children’s Habilitation Residential Program Waiver offers services for youth under 21 years old with a developmental or intellectual disability and very high needs.

Childrens Habilitation Residential Program Waiver

For more information about the CHRP Waiver, please visit:

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing – CHRP Waiver

To be eligible for services, children in this program...

  1. Are less than 21 years of age
  2. Have been determined to have a developmental disability which includes developmental delay if under five years of age;
  3. Meet the intermediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities level of care as outlined in state and federal regulations;
  4. Have intensive behavioral or medical support needs that put them at risk or in need of out-of-home placement.
  5. Meet the Health First Colorado financial determination for Long-Term Services and Supports eligibility.
  6. Financial determination requirements are outlined in the Colorado Code of Regulations 10 CCR 2505-10, Section 8.100.

*For more information about Supports, please visit our Helpful Tools section.

Services & Supports

  • Community Connection Services
  • Habilitation Services, which can include:
    • Cognitive Services
    • Communication Services
    • Emergency Assistance Training
    • Independent Living Training
    • Personal Care Services
    • Self-Advocacy Training
    • Supervision Services
    • Travel Services
  • Hippotherapy
  • Intensive Support Services
  • MassageMovement Therapy
  • Respite Services
  • Transition Support Services

* Services are not billed separately but under the habilitation services covered and are part of residential services

Connected with DP and wanting to know more?

Contact your Case Manager (or Service Coordinator) for help or assistance

Not yet connected?

Contact our Intake team at intake@dpcolo.org or
303-858-2260
For helpful guides and information about our services, please visit our Helpful Tools page