Services That We Provide

Services We Offer:

• Respite 
• CYM Respite
• High Fidelity Wraparound  
• Child and Youth Mentor
• Supportive Community Connector 
• Community Connector 
• Mentorship Services 
• Homemaker Basic 
• Homemaker Enhanced 
• Non-Medical Personal Care
• CFC Oversight

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Service Overview

High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) is an evidence-based care coordination process designed to support children and youth experiencing serious behavioral health challenges. The goal is to help individuals remain successfully in their homes and communities while strengthening family relationships and support systems.

HFW uses a strengths-based, family-centered, and culturally responsive approach to develop individualized plans that address the unique needs of each youth and family.

Responsibilities of an HFW Facilitator:

- Engage youth and families throughout the care coordination process.

- Assist families in identifying their primary needs, strengths, and goals.

- Identify and coordinate appropriate service providers and support team members.

- Facilitate team meetings to develop comprehensive, integrated service plans.

- Monitor progress and adjust plans to ensure continued effectiveness.

- Maintain regular communication with youth, families, and team members.

- Complete the Strengths, Needs, and Culture Discovery process to identify family priorities.

- Connect families with appropriate community resources and support services.

Service Overview

Child and Youth Mentorship provides individualized support to children and youth through structured activities, positive relationships, and skill development.

Services focus on promoting stability, preventing out-of-home placement, strengthening coping skills, and supporting crisis prevention and de-escalation when necessary.

Responsibilities of a Child and Youth Mentor:

- Communicate with administrative staff to coordinate services and implement individualized goals.

- Treat individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion.

- Represent Pikes Peak Respite Services (PPRS) professionally when interacting with families, service coordinators, and community partners.

- Establish positive, trusting relationships through consistent and meaningful interactions.

- Serve as a mentor, coach, advocate, and positive role model.

- Demonstrate healthy communication, appropriate boundaries, and supportive relationships.

- Recognize and encourage each individual's strengths, talents, and abilities.

- Practice active listening and provide appropriate guidance and encouragement.

- Facilitate community-based activities that promote social development, independence, and new experiences.

Service Overview

Respite Services provide temporary relief to primary caregivers and unpaid support individuals who care for children or adults with disabilities.

These services allow caregivers to take necessary breaks while ensuring participants receive appropriate supervision, assistance, and support in a safe environment.

Service Options:

Individual Respite

- Provides one-on-one care and supervision.

- Limited to 10 hours or less within a 24-hour period.

- May be provided in the participant's home or community.

Group Respite

- Provides respite support to multiple participants, typically siblings.

- Service arrangements are coordinated directly between the provider and family.

- Must align with applicable service authorizations and agency requirements.

Additional Information:

- Day Respite services are available to eligible independent contractors only.

Service Overview

Supportive Community Connector (SCC) services help individuals develop the skills and confidence necessary to participate in community activities, establish meaningful relationships, and increase social independence.

Services emphasize community inclusion, socialization, and access to opportunities that support personal growth.

Responsibilities of a Supportive Community Connector:

- Assist individuals in accessing community activities and social opportunities.

- Encourage the development and maintenance of friendships and meaningful relationships.

- Support participation in community organizations, educational programs, and training opportunities.

- Promote involvement in volunteer activities and community events.

- Help individuals strengthen social skills and increase independence in community settings.

Service Overview

Community Connector services support individuals in developing relationships, building natural support systems, and participating in meaningful activities within their communities.

Services focus on promoting independence, social engagement, and community integration.

Responsibilities of a Community Connector:

- Facilitate access to community activities and social opportunities.

- Support the development of interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

- Encourage participation in activities that promote independence and community involvement.

- Provide individualized services consistent with the participant's approved service plan.

Service Overview

Mentorship Services promote self-advocacy, independence, and personal development through individualized guidance, instruction, modeling, and practical experiences.

Mentors help participants develop the confidence and skills necessary to make informed decisions, establish personal goals, and increase independence.

Responsibilities of a Mentor:

- Encourage self-advocacy and independent decision-making.

- Provide guidance, instruction, and positive role modeling.

- Support participants in identifying and working toward personal goals.

- Facilitate opportunities to practice and develop new skills.

- Promote confidence, independence, and meaningful community participation.

Service Overview

Homemaker Basic Services assist with routine household tasks that participants or their primary caregivers may be unable to complete due to the participant's disability.

These services help maintain a clean, safe, and functional home environment while reducing the demands placed on primary caregivers.

Responsibilities of a Homemaker Basic Provider:

- Perform routine household cleaning and organization.

- Assist with laundry and other essential household tasks.

- Support general household upkeep and maintenance.

- Help maintain a safe and sanitary living environment.

- Complete authorized household tasks consistent with the participant's service plan.

Service Overview

Homemaker Enhanced Services provide additional household assistance beyond routine homemaker tasks, including habilitation and extraordinary cleaning associated with a participant's behavioral, medical, or disability-related needs.

Services may focus on developing independent living skills or addressing specialized household cleaning requirements.

Service Components and Responsibilities:

Habilitation

- Teach participants how to complete household tasks independently.

- Provide hands-on instruction, guidance, and skill development.

- Encourage participants to build confidence and independence in maintaining their living environment.

Extraordinary Cleaning

Extraordinary Cleaning provides specialized cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization for individuals whose disability creates cleaning needs beyond routine housekeeping. Available through Colorado’s Children’s Extensive Support (CES) and Supported Living Services (SLS) Medicaid waivers, this service helps maintain a safe, hygienic living environment and prevent the spread of infectious diseases or pathogens.

Services may include cleaning and disinfecting household surfaces and furnishings using commercial-grade products and specialized equipment; laundering and disinfecting clothing, towels, or bedding soiled with blood or other bodily fluids; and air-duct cleaning when essential to address disability-related health concerns.

Services must address the individual’s disability-related needs and be authorized through their person-centered support plan. Extraordinary Cleaning does not include routine housekeeping, general home maintenance, personal care, or typical parental responsibilities.

Service Overview

Protective Oversight (PO) provides specialized supervision, monitoring, and intervention for individuals with documented safety risks.

Services focus on preventing harm, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the individual's dignity, well-being, and quality of life.

Areas of Support:

- Elopement or wandering that presents safety concerns.

- Physical aggression or behaviors that may result in injury.

- Severe behavioral episodes requiring additional supervision.

- Seizure-related safety risks.

- Self-injurious behaviors.

- Sexually inappropriate behaviors that present safety concerns.

- Provide individualized supervision based on documented safety needs.

- Monitor for potential risks and intervene appropriately to prevent harm.

- Follow established safety protocols and individualized support plans.

- Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

- Communicate significant safety concerns or changes in behavior to appropriate team members.

Service Overview

Non-Medical / Personal Care Services assist individuals with daily activities and personal care needs to promote safety, comfort, independence, and overall well-being.

Services provide practical, non-medical assistance in the home and community based on the participant's individualized needs.

Responsibilities of a Personal Care Provider:

- Observe and help maintain a safe and supportive home environment.

- Assist with authorized household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

- Support participants with appointments, shopping, and essential errands.

- Provide companionship and encourage positive social interaction.

- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care tasks.

- Promote independence by encouraging participants to complete tasks within their abilities.

- Provide respectful, person-centered assistance that supports dignity and quality of life.