Children's Extensive Support Waiver (CES)

Serving children ages 0-17, the CES Waiver helps children and families by providing services and supports that will help children establish a long-term foundation for community inclusion as they grow into adulthood.

Children who qualify for this waiver are entitled to funds to benefit the children and families. Parents and/or guardians are able to allocate this funding to a variety of services and hire a caregiver to render the services. In many cases those who already know and love your child are the best caregivers for them (grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, church friends, teachers, etc.).

We will hire those individuals, train, and pay them to provide the services you select for your child. Below is a list of services we support on this waiver!

We are able to have your caregiver that you selected and trust onboarded within 1 week!

Note: Medicaid payment for services is available only after the Member is eligible for Medicaid Colorado Health First and the service is authorized. Not all individuals qualify. Timing of enrollment and service authorization may vary.

CES Waiver Services

Below is a list of services we support that your CES waiver funding will cover! You as a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, family friend, etc. can be hired on with Colorado Family Caregivers to provide these services and be paid for doing so!

Community Connector ($24/hour)

These services provide assistance to a client to enable them to integrate into their residential community and access naturally occurring resources.

Support the abilities and skills necessary to enable the client to access typical activities and functions of community life.
Utilizes the community as a learning environment to assist the client to build relationships and natural supports in the client’s residential community.
Are provided to a single client in a variety of settings in which clients interact with the community.

Extraordinary Cleaning ($26/hour)

Specialized and/or extraordinary cleaning tasks (cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization) to ensure a safe, hygienic living environment

When needing professional services, commercial grade products, and/or specialized cleaning services

Service must follow infection control protocols, handling and disposal of biohazard materials, and specialized materials or equipment

Respite ($22.50/hour)

Provided on a short-term basis, because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally provide care for the participant.

Respite may be provided in the participant’s home, the caregivers home, or in the community.
Respite is paid on an hourly basis with a cap of 10 hours within any 24 hour period
There are multiple types of respite that can be on a service plan: Individual Respite (the most common), Respite Day, Respite Group, and Youth Day. (Note: Respite Group and Youth Day can have slightly different hourly rates - contact us for details).

How to Start

Once you have selected the individual you would like to serve as your caregiver, call us at 303-898-9724!

We will answer any questions you have and once you are ready – we will onboard your caregiver, coordinate with your case manager, and facilitate the transition to make it easy and quick!

As caregivers ourselves, and parents to a daughter who has been on the waivers for years, we know it, we understand it, and we live it. Any questions that you have – reach out and we are happy to help!

For information on how to apply for the CES waiver or eligibility click here! https://hcpf.colorado.gov/childrens-extensive-support-waiver-ces