Low Intensity Support Services
We Support Children and Youth to Reach Their Full Potential
About the LISS Program
Low Intensity Support Services are non-residential supports provided to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These services can help families maintain their loved ones in the community.
“Community supports” are those supports identified by the family that may be provided for less than $2,000 for children and adults; however, these supports are limited by the extent to which resources are available. This helps families receive support quickly without going through the entire eligibility process. Families need to verify developmental disability as well as proof of Maryland residency. Services that LISS may cover include respite, purchase of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, camp, and uninsured medical expenses.
The Low Intensity Support Program is flexible to meet the individual or family’s needs. The program is designed to improve an individual or family’s quality of life, increase or maintain independence, and participate in their communities. The LISS program uses an automated system called the Random Selection Process to select individuals who may be eligible for funding, granting up to $2,000 for services and items to address their needs. For more information about this program, click the button below.
LISS Providers
Maryland Community Connection
Maryland Community Connection serves the eastern and southern regions. Each provider has a toll-free number for LISS. An agency representative is available between 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on state holidays.
Address
4401 Nicole Dr, Lanham, MD 20706
Contact
Eastern and Southern Regions
Eastern Region
- Caroline County
- Cecil County
- Dorchester County
- Kent County
- Queen Anne's County
- Somerset County
- Talbot County
- Wicomico County
- Worchester County
Southern Region
- Calvert County
- Charles County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
- St. Mary's County
Penn-Mar Human Services
Penn-Mar Human Services serves the central and western regions.
Address
310 Old Freeland Rd, Freeland, MD 21053
Contact
Central and Western Regions
Central Region
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Harford County
- Howard County
Western Region
- Allegany County
- Carroll County
- Frederick County
- Garrett County
- Washington County
