Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
NYS Children's Medicaid Program
Welcome to United Courage,
where we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a leading provider of Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in New York State, we offer comprehensive support tailored to a child's wellness and development. Together, we will find the courage and strength to overcome any challenge.
Services We Offer
Respite Services
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
Respite Services provides temporary relief to families caring for children or youth with developmental, medical, and mental health disabilities. These services offer a break for caregivers by providing in-home or out-of-home respite care while supporting the child or youth's care goals.
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
CFASS offers training and education to parents and caregivers, empowering them to make informed decisions for children with developmental, medical, mental health, and substance use needs. These services aim to maintain and strengthen the independence of children and youth in the community while helping them find available resources and services.
Community Habilitation
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services (CFASS)
Community Habilitation
Community Habilitation Services are designed to help children and youth with disabilities achieve greater independence and inclusion in their communities. These services are personalized to meet the unique needs and abilities of each child, and include skill-building activities, socialization opportunities, and assistance with daily living tasks.
Prevocational Services
Prevocational Services
Community Habilitation
Prevocational Services help youth aged 14 and older with developmental, medical, mental health, and substance use needs develop skills necessary for paid or volunteer work. These services cover a range of important skills, such as effective communication, problem-solving, career planning, and workplace safety.
Supported Employment
Prevocational Services
Supported Employment
Supported Employment is designed to help youth with developmental, medical, mental health, and substance use needs, age 14 and older, find and maintain jobs in their communities that pay wages. These services provide continuous support to the youth while looking for and after employment. The services offered include job search, coaching, benefit support, and career advancement.
Day Habilitation
Prevocational Services
Supported Employment
Children and youth with developmental disabilities can receive help learning social and daily living skills at our dedicated centers through Day Habilitation Services. These services include building relationships, participating in community activities, gaining independence, and making informed choices.