Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
chapter
Operation of the Individual and Family Support Program [12 VAC 35 ‑ 230]
Action Amendments to establish criteria and annual funding priorities through the Annual Funding Program Guidelines and ensure public input.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/26/2024
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2/28/24  1:56 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Protect Funds for the Most Vulnerable
 

In the past 3 years alone, cumulative inflation is over 20%.  This represents a real burden to families caring for a disabled loved one.  The wait time for aid in Virginia is years -- actually more than a decade for most people on the wait list.  The unfortunate reality is that most disabled individuals in-need will not receive state support, all while our economy flourishes and the Northern Virginia region ranks among the wealthiest locations in the country.  More needs to be done to ensure every qualified family/disabled individual is provided some form of assistance.  But, above and beyond, the most pressing matter today and for the next decade -- will be making sure that every legislator, executive, and administrator of this state works tirelessly to ensure that state funds are not diverted from disabled citizens to pay for illegal immigrants.  Under no circumstances should state funds be drained to support those flooding in from around the world.  Because those who will be left out will most certainly be the disabled population who cannot advocate for themselves. 

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