Autism Scholarship Provider Service

At this time, our provider service is limited to current HHC clients. Helping Hands Center for Special Needs is a non-profit therapy and education center devoted to providing services to children with developmental disabilities and their families. The Autism Scholarship Program (www.ode.state.oh.us) provides an opportunity for Ohio parents to individualize education services for their children. In order to access funding and ensure that services are made available, Helping Hands Center will be providing Scholarship Provider Services. These services include assistance in initial planning and set up, reimbursement, and billing of services for aides. Helping Hands Center will also be able to set up reimbursement for families to assist with private school tuition.

A $50.00 enrollment fee is required at the time of application. Further fees will be based on the services utilized. For more information or to initiate services, contact us at 614-761-9403, leaving a message with your name, address, and phone number. We will send further information about this program.

Before contacting Helping Hands Center for these services:

• Review all guidelines at www.ode.state.oh.us
• Meet all eligibility criteria as specified by the Ohio Department of Education
• Have a signed and current MFE and IEP
• Complete necessary paperwork with your school district
• Submit parent application with the Ohio Department of Education
  listing Helping Hands Center as your Provider
• Obtain a copy of Confirmation/Acceptance letter from the Ohio Department of Education

Those seeking additional IEP assistance may contact Helping Hands Center. An experienced educational consultant can assist in the development or implementation of IEP goals in the home. Individual needs will be discussed and a fee of $75.00 per hour will be assessed for these individualized services.