Group homes can either be free for your child and family or be very expensive. The costs usually depend on many factors, and you need to consider the following:
- If your child has the Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) waiver, they can live in a group home for free since HCS will pay for the service.
- You need to get a waiver list now to plan for your child’s future. Waiver lists are usually long, so even if you’re still unsure about which services your child will need, it’s good to get one now.
- If your child does not have an HCS waiver, group homes are estimated to cost $2000 or more every month. So, they’re costly if you’re only paying on your own.