On October 1, 2004, families using the Consumer Directed Community Supports option (CDCS) under the Minnesota Waiver were notified of changes in their services and their budget. Some families received increases in their budgets. Many families, however, experienced dramatic cuts in their budget. We invite you to read the stories below and see how these cuts have hurt Minnesota families trying to keep their child with disabilities at home.
| The Doolittle Family |