Support While You Wait—Without the Overwhelm
On the Medicaid Waiver Waitlist?
If you’re on the Medicaid waiver waitlist, you don’t have to wait to get organized, create structure, or find support for your loved one. Together, we’ll make sure you’re not starting from scratch when the call finally comes.
You’re on the waitlist.
And everything feels like it’s on hold.
Stop struggling to manage it all alone—let’s create a sustainable support system while you wait.
You've been searching for real help.
You’ve made the calls. You’ve asked around. You’ve Googled every waiver, resource, and acronym you could find.
You’re just trying to get the right support in place—something steady, something that actually works.
But here’s what keeps happening:
❌ You’re told you’re “on the list,” but no one can tell you when it will open.
❌ You’ve tried to piece things together with school staff, family members, or friends—none of it feels stable.
❌ You’re managing appointments, medications, routines, and crises—but still feel like you’re falling behind.
❌ You’ve been told to wait, again and again, while your loved one’s needs keep growing.
The truth?
Being on the waiver waitlist doesn’t mean you have to wait to build support.
There are things you can do now to make daily life easier—and to be ready when services finally come through.
And too often, you’re left to figure it out on your own.
Support That Doesn’t Start With a Waiver
Start Building Stability—Even While You Wait
You don’t have to wait for services to start organizing care, building routines, and finding the right support.
Why Waiting Feels So Hard...
Being on the Medicaid waiver waitlist isn’t just waiting. It’s trying to meet complex care needs with no formal support, while still working, parenting, advocating, and surviving.
Let’s be honest:
🌀 You’re doing the job of a full care team. Routines, behaviors, meds, appointments—plus everything else life demands.
🌀 You’re expected to figure out a broken system. Every form and call feels like a guessing game with no instructions.
🌀 There’s no clear plan—just waiting. You’re told help is coming, but no one can say when or how.
🌀 You’re doing this mostly alone. Few people really see what it takes to keep everything going.
🌀 You’re running on fumes. And still expected to “be ready” without real support or direction.
It’s not just hard. It’s a full-time job with no training, no time off, and no guarantee.
You don’t have to keep doing it alone.
Get the help you deserve...
✔️ You need clear steps—not more confusion.
✔️ You want real help—not just another list.
✔️ You’re done feeling overwhelmed every day.
✔️ You’re ready to feel less alone.
✔️ You shouldn’t have to carry this alone.
✔️ You need someone in your corner.
Overwhelmed?
You’re navigating a broken, underfunded system that expects families to create full-time support networks without a roadmap.
Here’s what you’re up against:
You’re navigating a patchwork system with minimal support:
🧩 You’re placed on a waitlist, but no one tells you what to do in the meantime.
📑 The paperwork is confusing, and no one explains what actually matters.
🧠 You’re trying to plan, prepare, and organize—but feel like you're guessing at every step.
💬 You ask for help and get referred somewhere else—or told to “just wait.”
🕒 Every day feels urgent, but the system moves at a crawl.
You are not failing.
The system is failing you.
A Partner You Can Count On
Learn What You Can Do While You Wait
You may be on the waiver waitlist, but you’re not powerless. There are steps you can take now to feel more supported, more organized, and more prepared for what’s ahead.
The support you've been waiting for...
✔️ Get Organized With Confidence: Help sorting documents, tracking info, and setting up simple systems to keep everything in one place.
✔️ Build a Circle of Support: Guidance for identifying the people already around you who can help—and how to bring them in.
✔️ Prepare for Self-Direction: Understand how PDS works in Kentucky so you’re ready when services open up.
✔️ Simplify the Paperwork: Support with keeping track of what matters, what’s missing, and what to do next.
✔️ Create Daily Routines That Work: Tools to bring more structure, calm, and consistency to your days—even without paid help.
✔️ Plan Ahead With Less Stress: Start thinking through what comes next—without getting overwhelmed.
✔️ Personalized Support: Get grounded, experienced guidance from someone who knows the system—and sees what you’re carrying.
Clarity, Confidence, and a Path That Actually Fits
Don’t Wait to Feel Empowered
Even on the waitlist, you can make progress. With the right support, advocacy becomes doable—and your goals feel within reach.
What's Holding You Back?
You shouldn’t have to wait for services to feel supported.
But for so many families, the waitlist has no end in sight.
You want your loved one to have structure, connection, and a good life.
You want to be ready when services finally open up.
But you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure of what to do next.
Here’s the truth:
👉 You don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s build in steady support—while you wait.
🚀 What You Can Expect:
🛠️ Help Bridging the Day-to-Day Gaps: We'll focus on what’s needed now—like building structure, identifying natural supports, and reducing stress.
🗺️ Clear, Bite-Sized Steps: Practical tools to help you organize, communicate, and manage care—even without paid services in place.
👥 A Trusted Partner In Your Corner: With 12+ years of experience, Samantha brings calm, clarity, and real solutions tailored to families navigating this exact space.
🔄 Support That Makes Life Easier Today: This isn’t about preparing for the future—it’s about building stability now, with or without a waiver.
You Deserve More Than Survival Mode
Let’s Bridge the Gap—Together
Being on the waitlist doesn’t mean you have to do everything alone. Together, we can create steady routines, organize what matters, and build a system that helps you breathe—without waiting for permission.
What exactly is this program?
This is a done-with-you caregiver hiring and retention support program for families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and more—who are using Participant-Directed Services (PDS), self-direction, or hiring caregivers by paying out of pocket (private pay, cash pay).
Samantha acts as your dedicated hiring mentor and partner, guiding you step-by-step through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing caregivers for your loved one.
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Personalized Mentoring: Tailored coaching to help you find, hire, and keep quality caregivers.
✅ Recruitment Support: Templates, job posts, and interview scripts that actually work.
✅ PDS & Medicaid Waiver Guidance: Clear help understanding self-direction and caregiver requirements.
✅ Staff Management Tools: Tips for training, scheduling, and building long-term caregiver stability.
✅ Emotional Backup: A trusted partner who understands how stressful hiring can be—and who helps you stay grounded and focused.
The goal? To get reliable caregivers in place—without the confusion, delays, and burnout.
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for people who:
- Are hiring caregivers through PDS, self-direction, or private pay.
- Feel overwhelmed by the process of finding, hiring, and managing care staff.
- Have been ghosted by caregivers, or struggled with high turnover.
- Need step-by-step guidance to set up and maintain a reliable care team.
- Want to ensure their loved one’s support is sustainable and high-quality.
Whether your loved one has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other disabilities, this program is built to meet your family's unique needs.
What kind of assistance does this program offer?
This program provides customized hands-on hiring and management support, including:
✅ Recruiting Caregivers: Help with writing job ads, using the right platforms, and filtering candidates.
✅ Interview & Selection Support: Sample questions, red flags to watch for, and guidance on choosing the right fit.
✅ Onboarding & Paperwork: Step-by-step help with Medicaid waiver forms, PDS employee packets, and private pay compliance.
✅ Retention Strategies: Tools and systems to keep great caregivers long-term.
✅ Ongoing Coaching: Help managing challenges, navigating team changes, and avoiding burnout.
✅ Self-Direction Education: Clear, jargon-free explanations of how PDS works—so you’re never left guessing.
I'm already overwhelmed. How much time will this take?
The done-with-you approach is designed to save you time, not take more of it. We’ll move at a pace that works for your family, breaking things into bite-sized, actionable steps that are simple and manageable.
The goal is to lighten your load—while making real progress toward building a solid, sustainable care team.
How is this different from other resources that haven't helped me in the past?
Most free services or online advice stop at basic checklists or generic “just post on Indeed” tips.
This program:
- Goes deep: We don’t just tell you what to do—we walk through it with you, step by step.
- Solves real problems: From Medicaid waiver complexities to managing no-shows, we tackle the hard stuff other resources skip.
- Tailored to you: Your situation is unique, and your caregiver recruitment plan will be too—no one-size-fits-all advice here.
- Focuses on sustainability: We help you build a system that keeps working long after your first hire.
I don't know where to begin.
That’s exactly why this program exists. 😊 Whether you’ve never hired before or are deep in the trenches of caregiver burnout, we’ll meet you where you are.
We’ll prioritize what matters most and build clear, manageable next steps—no shame, no overwhelm.
What does this program cost?
Each family’s situation is unique, and we tailor the approach accordingly. Payment options include:
✅ Self-pay (credit, debit, check)
✅ Special Needs Trusts
✅ STABLE Accounts
✅ Crowdfunding / estate planning funds
✅ Hart Supported Living Grant (KY)
Flexible payment plans are available, and limited sliding-scale spots may be offered. Let’s connect and talk through your situation.
Is this program covered by a Medicaid Waiver?
Not at this time.
While Medicaid waivers (like Michelle P. HCB, and the SCL waiver) fund caregiver wages and services, they typically don’t cover consulting, mentoring, or caregiver recruitment coaching.
This program fills the gap by offering the personalized, practical support that public systems don't provide—so you can get the right team in place faster and with less stress.
If you have the SCL waiver and are looking for waiver funded support with recruiting, learn more here.
What if my loved one has unique or complex needs?
Samantha works with a wide variety of people with disabilities, including:
✅ Autism spectrum disorder
✅ Down syndrome
✅ Cerebral palsy
✅ Fragile X
✅ Williams syndrome
✅ Angelman syndrome
✅ Intellectual disability of varying degrees
✅ ADHD, sensory processing, communication disorders
✅ Complex or aggressive behaviors
✅ High medical needs and rare genetic syndromes
✅ Blind, deaf, hard of hearing
✅ Other disabilities
Samantha specializes in helping families navigate complicated care situations—especially when behavior, medical care, or staffing have been hard to manage in the past.
Is it too early to start?
Not at all! In fact, starting early is one of the best ways to avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're just approved for PDS, planning to switch to self-direction, or thinking about private pay help, we can help you lay a strong foundation.
How do I get started?
Click here to schedule a free consultation.
We’ll chat about where you are, what your biggest concerns are, and how to make sure your loved one’s future is secure, supported, and sustainable.
Can this program help me access the Supports for Community Living (SCL), Michelle P., or HCB waiver programs?
Yes! This program is designed to help families navigate Kentucky’s Medicaid waivers, including:
✅ Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver
✅ Michelle P. Waiver
✅ Home and Community-Based (HCB) Waiver
All of these waiver programs have long waiting lists, and the application process can feel confusing and overwhelming. This program offers:
🔹 Hands-on help with the application process: Guidance to make sure paperwork is completed correctly and nothing gets missed
🔹 Support figuring out services you can access in the meantime: Creative strategies and local resources to help bridge the gap while waiting
🔹 Emergency waiver access guidance (SCL only): If your loved one is experiencing an urgent situation—like loss of a caregiver, serious health or safety risks, or imminent institutionalization—we can help you understand Kentucky’s emergency SCL process.
➡️ Important: Emergency waiver slots are only available for people who meet strict state criteria. Approval is not guaranteed, but we can help you gather documentation, prepare the strongest possible request, and build backup supports to keep your loved one safe.
This program ensures you’re not left to navigate Kentucky’s disability services system alone—and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Why haven't I heard of a program like this before? It seems like so many families need it.
Most systems assume you’ll “figure out” how to hire caregivers on your own—but no one teaches families how to actually do it.
This program was created after watching too many families struggle, burn out, and give up when trying to use self-direction or hire privately. It’s designed to fill the gap—so you have real, reliable help every step of the way.
Is Samantha a Case Manager?
No—Samantha is not a case manager.
She’s a disability consultant with over 12 years of experience helping families navigate Kentucky’s Medicaid waiver system, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build long-term care solutions that actually work.
She created this support system because case managers are already doing everything they can in a system that’s stretched too thin.
In Kentucky, families are facing impossible challenges:
- Long waitlists
- Confusing waiver rules
- Little to no guidance on how to actually use approved services
- Limited support when it comes to things like hiring caregivers, navigating self-direction (PDS), or planning for long-term care
Case managers play a vital role—but even the best ones can’t provide the in-depth, personalized support that many families need to feel confident and prepared.
That’s why Samantha developed a hands-on, done-with-you approach: to fill the education, advocacy, and implementation gaps families are struggling with.
This service exists because families deserve more than a system of referrals and 1-800 numbers.
You deserve answers, clarity, and a trusted partner who can help you actually move forward—without waitlists, red tape, or starting from scratch.
Building a Secure Future, Together.
Stop Carrying the Weight Alone.
You’ve done so much already. It's time to create a sustainable way forward. Let’s figure out what lasting support really looks like for your family.