Humanim has exhausted all funding for LISS. We will not be able to accept applications until July 1, 2012. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the providers listed below.

LISS — AS DEFINED BY THE DDA
LISS is a statewide program for which the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) contracts with Family and Individual Support Services (FISS) agencies, located regionally, to fairly serve and meet the needs and diversity of individuals with developmental disabilities.  LISS funding shall not be limited to one age group or developmental disability.

LISS are flexible, dynamic, and adaptable to the needs of the individual, designed to make use of community resources, building on the individual’s existing support network, while providing a short-term solution for a problem presented by an individual eligible for Department services.  LISS are preventative in nature, creative, flexible, responsive and time-limited to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life, remain in their own homes, increase or maintain independence and participate in their communities.

LISS can assist an individual, and/or their family with low level, easy access, and short term supports to avoid a crisis situation.  Generally, low level supports can be provided for less than $3,000 annually and although individuals are eligible to apply for funding up to $3,000, there is no guarantee that funding is available.  Individuals requesting LISS services directly through the contacted agency.  The contractor makes funding available on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

LISS providers will determine eligibility, explore optional community services and supports, procure tangible item (s) and/or arrange services, and maintain accurate documentation according to general accounting practices, and federal and State laws and regulations.

Note: Individuals enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program (i.e. Autism Waiver, Living at home, etc.) and children within the Maryland school system should have their needs met by that service system.

Click here for the LISS Application

PROVIDER AGENCIES
Humanim serves  the Central Region.
The Providers of LISS are listed below.  Each Provider will maintain a toll-free number for LISS.  A representative of the Agency is available between the hours of 8:30AM to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.  All Calls will be returned within one working day from the time the message is recorded.

CENTRAL REGION: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County,  Harford County, and Howard County
Humanim, Inc. 
Contact Information
9380 Gerwig Lane
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Telephone: (877) 230-4951
TTY: 711
Email: liss@humanim.com
Web Address: http://www.humanim.com

Penn-Mar Human Services
Contact Information
310 Old Freeland Maryland
Freeland, MD 21053
Toll Free: 1-877-282-8202
TTY: 1-877-282-8202
FAX: (410) 357-4767
Email: LISS@penn-mar.org
Web Address: http://www.penn-mar.org

EASTERN REGION: Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, and Worchester County
Epilepsy Association of Eastern Shore
Contact Information
688 East Main Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
Telephone: (410)543-0665
Toll Free: 1-800-776-5694
TTY: (410) 543-0665
FAX: (410) 543-0432
Email: mike@eaes.org
Web Address: http://www.eaes.org

SOUTHERN REGION: Calvert County, Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and St. Mary’s County
Arc of Prince George’s County, Inc.
Contact Information
1401 McCormick Drive
Largo, Maryland 20774
Telephone: (301) 925-7050
Toll Free: 1-877-967-5272
FAX: (301) 925-4387
E-Mail: info@thearcofpgc.org
Web Address: http://www.thearcofpgc.org

Maryland Community Connection
Contact Information
6490 Landover Road
Suite A9
Landover, Maryland 20785
Telephone: (301) 583-8880
Toll Free: 1-877-622-6688
TTY: 711
FAX: (301) 583-0359
Email: info@marylandcommunityconnection.org
Web Address: http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org

WESTERN REGION: Allegany County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Garrett County, and Washington County
Penn-Mar Human Services
Contact Information
310 Old Freeland Maryland
Freeland, MD 21053
Toll Free: 1-877-282-8202
TTY: 1-877-282-8202
FAX: (410) 357-4767
Email: LISS@penn-mar.org
Web Address: http://www.penn-mar.org

HELPFUL LINKS

• DDA Maryland
• Service Coordination
• Maryland Sail
• DORS
• MDTAP (MD Technology Assistance Program)

LISS APPLICATION

UPDATED: 7/7/2011