Family Resources/Family Support Services     
  
     
Family Resource/Support Services (FRS/FSS)   
The Medina County Board of MRDD offers FRS/FSS  which is a state 
funded program. FRS/FSS provides financial  help to families enabling 
them to care for their family member with disabilities at home. 
FRS/FSS dollars can be used for respite care, adaptive equipment, 
home modifications, dietary supplements, related counseling, training, 
and/or education to meet the special needs of the disabled individual.
  
Other services that are often considered for reimbursement include, 
but are not limited to:        

Diapers/wipes for children over three years of age 
Prescriptions 
Therapeutic toys & supplies 
Therapeutic horseback riding 
Adaptive swimming 
Music/social skills therapy 
Recreation center membership 
Eye glasses   
Art therapy 
Dance therapy 
Medical identification tags 
Hearing aids and auditory ear infection prevention – wax removal, ear tubes      

These items (with the exception of diapers) need to be referred by a 
professional and receive pre-approval from The Medina County Board of MRDD 
Service & Support Administration. If you or your family member are eligible 
for Board services and are not currently receiving FRS/FSS but would like 
more information or need pre- approval for a recommended service, please 
contact Carolyn Labbe at  330.764.8988  ext. 265 or email Carolyn. 
carolynl@mcbmrdd.org 
 
If you have questions regarding your allotment balance or reimbursement 
request you can contact Carey Bates at  330.725.7751 ext. 281 or email 
Carey. careyb@mcbmrdd.org
  
Please submit all requests for reimbursement, along with original receipts 
and/or time sheets to:  

Medina County Board of MRDD 
Attn: Carey Bates 
4691 Windfall Road 
Medina, OH 44256  

Requests for reimbursement are processed around the 5 th  and 15 th of every 
month  

FRS Time Sheet  http://www.mcbmrdd.org/PDF/FRSTMSHT.pdf
FRS Travel Expense Report  http://www.mcbmrdd.org/PDF/TRA-EXP.pdf
FRS Reimbursement Form  http://www.mcbmrdd.org/PDF/FRS_reimbursement_form.pdf
   
   
  
Medina County Board of MRDD 
4691 Windfall Road • Medina, Ohio 44256 
Phone: 330.725.7751 • Fax: 330.722.4854 • Email: mcac@mcbmrdd.org