FriendsAware

1601 Holland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-722-7268 ext. 116
Email: sparks@friendsaware.org
Website: www.friendsaware.org

DDA Accredited – Cooperative Agreement PDF document
Updated: 11/25/24

Service area: Region 1

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Service	Approximate Length of Program	Fee
Job Development	Up to 60 hours	$70 per hour, authorized in 20-hour increments
Job Coaching for individuals with supported employment plans who will transition to long-term funding source	6 weeks	See DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)

Service	Approximate Length of Program	Fee
Job Development	Up to 60 hours	$70 per hour, authorized in 20-hour increments
Job Coaching for individuals expected to transition to Natural Supports	8 weeks	See DORS Job Coaching Fading Schedule (RSM 2, Attachment 800-3)

Service	Approximate Length of Program	Fee
Youth Extended Services funded by DORS after employment stability has been achieved	Up to 4 years or until the month when the individual turns age 25.	$550 per month flat rate. Issue authorizations for 3 months at a time. Administrative Approval required for one year at a time.