Welcome to Stride Support – Your HCBS Staffing Partner in New York

Welcome to Stride Support – Your HCBS Staffing Partner in New York

What is HCBS?

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are designed to support individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other challenges by providing care in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. These services help individuals maintain independence and enhance their quality of life. HCBS includes a range of support, such as:

  • Skill-building & Support – Helping individuals develop daily living skills, social interactions, and independence.
  • Respite Services – Providing caregivers with relief while ensuring individuals receive proper care.
  • Community Integration – Supporting participation in social and recreational activities.
  • Care Coordination – Ensuring individuals receive comprehensive and personalized support.

As a staffing company, Stride Support ensures that licensed HCBS providers have access to qualified professionals who can deliver these services effectively.

Our Services

At Stride Support, we provide staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of HCBS providers. Our services include:

  • Recruiting and Hiring – We source, screen, and hire experienced professionals to work with HCBS providers.
  • Staff Placement – Matching the right staff with providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Ongoing Support & Compliance – Ensuring all staff meet regulatory and training requirements.

Our team works closely with providers to understand their needs and deliver staffing solutions that support their mission.

Our Process: How It Works

  1. Understanding Provider Needs – We collaborate with licensed HCBS providers to assess their staffing requirements.
  2. Recruitment & Screening – We identify and vet qualified candidates who meet HCBS standards.
  3. Staff Matching & Placement – We ensure the right professionals are placed in the right roles for effective service delivery.
  4. Ongoing Support & Compliance – We provide continued oversight to ensure staff meet industry standards and provider expectations.

We make staffing simple and reliable so that HCBS providers can focus on delivering the best care to individuals in need.

Why Choose Stride Support?

  • Expertise in HCBS Staffing – We specialize in staffing for HCBS services, ensuring compliance and quality.
  • Reliable & Efficient Staffing Solutions – We match providers with the best-fit professionals for their needs.
  • Commitment to Quality Care – Our staffing solutions help providers maintain the highest standards of service.

Stride Support is your trusted partner in HCBS staffing, ensuring that every provider has the workforce they need to make a difference.


Here’s an updated version of your website content, including a detailed process for HCBS eligibility and service access:

HCBS Eligibility & Enrollment Process

At Stride Support, we specialize in staffing for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers in New York. HCBS is a vital program that helps children and youth with significant health or developmental needs receive care at home and in their community, avoiding institutionalization.

To access HCBS, children and youth must meet specific Medicaid eligibility criteria. Below is a clear breakdown of who qualifies, how eligibility is determined, and the steps to receiving services.

Who is Eligible for HCBS?

Children and youth under 21 years old may be eligible for HCBS if they:

✔ Are eligible for Medicaid
✔ Meet Target Population criteria
✔ Have significant functional needs
✔ Face risk factors that may lead to hospitalization or institutionalization

HCBS Eligibility Groups

A child must fall into one of these four eligibility groups:

  1. Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)
  2. Medically Fragile Children (MFC)
  3. Developmental Disability (DD) with Medical Fragility
  4. Developmental Disability (DD) with Foster Care Placement

Once a child meets eligibility, they can access HCBS through the 1915(c) Medicaid Children's Waiver as long as they continue meeting the requirements.

The HCBS Process: Step by Step

Step 1: HCBS/LOC Eligibility Determination

Who Conducts It?
✅ Health Home Care Managers (HHCMs)
✅ Children and Youth Evaluation Services (C-YES)
✅ OPWDD Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) (for some cases)

How It Works:

  • The HCBS/Level of Care (LOC) Eligibility Determination is completed using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS).
  • The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths – NY (CANS-NY) assessment is used to evaluate a child's needs.
  • The care manager submits the assessment in the UAS system, which determines if the child is HCBS eligible or not.
  • If eligible, the system automatically triggers 12 months (365 days) of eligibility and sends a report to the DOH Capacity Management system to add a Recipient Restriction Exception for HCBS access.

Step 2: Plan of Care (POC) Development

Who Creates the Plan?
✅ The child's Health Home Care Manager (HHCM) or C-YES representative

How It Works:

  • Once a child is HCBS eligible, a Plan of Care (POC) is developed.
  • The POC outlines the services the child will receive based on their specific needs.
  • The care manager regularly communicates with the child’s family to ensure proper implementation of the services.

Step 3: Service Authorization & Provider Assignment

Who Authorizes Services?
✅ Medicaid & HCBS Provider Agencies

How It Works:

  • The POC is reviewed and approved by the appropriate agencies.
  • The child is matched with approved HCBS providers who can deliver the needed services.
  • Providers begin service delivery, helping the child and family in their home or community.

Step 4: Ongoing Care & Annual Eligibility Review

Who Ensures Continued Eligibility?
✅ HHCMs & C-YES assessors conduct annual reassessments.

How It Works:

  • HCBS eligibility is valid for 12 months.
  • The child's eligibility must be reassessed annually to ensure continued need for services.
  • If eligibility is maintained, services continue uninterrupted.
  • If eligibility is lost, alternative service options may be explored.

Why is HCBS Important?

HCBS allows children to receive essential care at home, preventing unnecessary institutionalization in:
🏠 Residential facilities
🏥 Hospitals
🏫 Specialized schools or nursing facilities

By staying at home, children can maintain family connections, education, and social development while receiving the care they need.

Stride Support: Your Partner in HCBS Staffing

At Stride Support, we work with licensed HCBS providers to ensure they have the right staff to serve eligible children and families.

Why Choose Stride Support?

✔ Expert HCBS Staffing Solutions – We specialize in recruiting, training, and placing HCBS professionals.
✔ Seamless Provider Support – We connect HCBS providers with experienced staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
✔ Commitment to Community-Based Care – We help agencies build strong teams to support children where they belong—at home.

If you're an HCBS provider looking for reliable staffing solutions, contact Stride Support today.

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