About Home Based Children’s Services

HBCS programs are funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services as a component of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment. The services are for children and adolescents up to the age 21 with medical, physical, behavioral, developmental and/or psychiatric conditions who meet certain eligibility requirements. The programs are designed to address the unique concerns of each child in order to maintain, stabilize, and/or improve current levels of functioning. The services are delivered in the child’s home, The Trudeau Center and the community. All services require authorization from a CEDARR Family Center. The children must be Medicaid eligible through the Katie Beckett, SSI, or RIte Care programs. The department of HBCS houses multiple programs under this umbrella, including Home Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS), Respite Services, Pre/Post-Treatment Consultation and Group Intervention. In addition we have the ABA-HBTS Program which is a collaborative effort between HBCS and Pathways Strategic Teaching Center (PSTC). Please refer to the appropriate link to read the description of each program.

HBCS Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide quality home-based services to children with special needs and their families.

Vision Statement

Services will be delivered by the most qualified and trained staff, who follow best practice principles. Positive behavioral changes will be promoted by forming a partnership with parents/caregivers and the child. This partnership is based on a therapeutic relationship which strives to promote positive change by empowering parents and the children.

Each child shall be provided with the supports to function at their highest capacity supporting social skills development, self esteem and greater independence as well as instilling a sense of responsibility for themselves and their environment.

For further information, please contact the HBCS Director, Roberta Ryan, by calling 401 739-2700 ext. 210 or by e-mail at rryan@kentcountyarc.net