Community First Choice (CFC) & Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Providing Essential Daily Living Support at Home and in the Community

The Community First Choice (CFC) program, combined with Personal Assistance Services (PAS), is a vital, Medicaid-funded program designed to help eligible individuals receive the necessary support to live independently in their homes and be fully engaged in their communities.

At Compassion Care Inc., we administer CFC/PAS services with the utmost professionalism and dedication, ensuring that assistance with daily tasks is delivered with dignity, respect, and a focus on empowering the individual.

What CFC/PAS Covers: Supports for Daily Living

CFC/PAS is a person-centered program that provides hands-on assistance and support for activities essential to daily life, as identified in the individual’s Person-Centered Plan. Our trained staff deliver assistance across two main categories:

1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

These are fundamental personal care tasks required for self-sufficiency. Our caregivers provide respectful assistance with:

• Mobility: Moving around the home, transferring, and positioning.

• Eating & Feeding: Assistance with meal preparation and consuming food.

• Bathing & Grooming: Support with showering, hair washing, skin care, and dressing.

• Toileting: Help with using the restroom and managing continence needs.

2. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

These supports help individuals manage their home and participate in community life:

• Housekeeping: Light cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and sanitary living area.

• Medication Assistance: Reminding and assisting with self-administration of prescribed medications.

• Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

• Shopping & Errands: Assistance with grocery shopping and essential errands within the community.

• Health Maintenance: Routine tasks that are essential to maintaining health.

Why Choose Compassion Care for CFC/PAS?

As a Nurse-Owned and Operated organization licensed by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), we bring a higher standard of clinical oversight to your daily support services. When you choose Compassion Care for your CFC/PAS needs, you benefit from:

• Nurse-Led Oversight: Our nursing background ensures that complex medical needs and health maintenance tasks are addressed with clinical precision and expertise.

• Seamless Integration: We coordinate CFC/PAS with any other services you receive, such as Residential Living or Day Habilitation, for a comprehensive, seamless care plan.

• Focus on Choice: We believe that CFC/PAS is about empowerment. Our goal is to support your daily needs while maximizing your personal choices and control over your care schedule.

Ready to Access CFC/PAS Benefits?

We are here to help you navigate the process of securing your eligible Community First Choice and Personal Assistance Services.