The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced, effective July 1, 2025, the launch of a statewide training curriculum, platform, and direct support professional registry. This initiative is aimed at maintaining a diverse, stable, and well-trained workforce to provide quality person-centered home and community-based services and support. At this time, this applies to employees…
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Level of Care Assessment Changes
The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) administers the federally required Level of Care assessment and determination for people who need Nursing Facility Level of Care Assessments, including assessments for the Health & Wellness, PathWays for Aging, and Traumatic Brain Injury waivers. Beginning July 1, FSSA is implementing changes to the assessment process, including assessments…
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When One Child Needs More: Navigating Sibling Dynamics in the Disability Space
In this heartfelt post, Marya reflects on her journey in raising her two sons following her younger son’s autism diagnosis. With years of perspective, she shares honest insights and helpful resources for families and siblings walking a similar path. I want to begin this post in full transparency. I didn’t do it perfectly. In fact,…

Your Story Has Power: How Advocacy Begins in the Everyday Moments We Dare to Speak Up
I didn’t set out to be an advocate. I was just a mom trying to get my son what he needed—a quiet place to regroup, a teacher who understood, a little more time to get from here to there. But what started as a conversation turned into a calling. Because every time I spoke up,…