Support at
home.
Personal supports, nursing coordination and one-to-one assistance designed to build safety, comfort and independence.
Home & personal supports ↗
PERSON-CENTERED. PROFESSIONALLY COORDINATED.
Support for life.
Space for
possibility.
Explore respite care, in-home and community-based disability support
for children and adults across Maryland.
✦Small moments.
Meaningful connections.
Meaningful connections.
MARYLAND PROGRAMS & SERVICES
More support.
More possibilities.
Clinical, daily-living, community and family supports coordinated around the person’s goals and authorized plan.
DDACommunity
Maryland
Full service
Community
Pathways
Behavioral, nursing, personal, community, transportation and respite services.
Explore the DDA program PlannedMaryland
Autism Waiver
Planned IISS with individualized goals and professional supervision.
Understand the program DirectPrivate pay
Clear services, rates, schedules and responsibilities agreed in advance.
Discuss your options All agesFull service
directory
Support for children, transition-age youth, adults and older adults.
View every serviceWaiver-funded services must be included in the participant’s approved plan and authorization. Purple Haven’s availability varies by service, county, staffing and current capacity. IISS and residential capacity are identified separately as planned or in development.
Eight Maryland jurisdictions
Explore service areas Prince George’s, Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert and Baltimore counties, plus Baltimore City.
WELCOME TO
PURPLE HAVEN
Little moments.
Room to grow.
ONE PERSON. A LIFE UNIQUELY THEIR OWN.
Their goals.
Their rhythm.
A trusted partner.
Every person has their own strengths, preferences, routines and vision for a meaningful life. That is where Purple Haven begins.
From childhood through older adulthood, we coordinate support at home and in the community with care, clarity and respect for individual choice.
Get to know our approachTHE RIGHT SUPPORT, IN THE RIGHT PLACES
Care that fits
real life.
Clinical expertise, practical assistance and meaningful community connection shaped around an authorized plan.
Support at
Connection in
the community.
Community development, transportation and goal-directed experiences that build skills, relationships and belonging.
Community services ↗Relief for
caregivers.
Planned or emergency respite that preserves safety and continuity while giving primary caregivers time to rest and reset.
Respite services ↗Explore Purple Haven’s complete service directory, program explanations and current development status.
THE PURPLE HAVEN APPROACH
The person’s voice.
At the heart of it.
Preferences, goals and informed choice matter at every age. So does the trust placed in the professionals delivering support.
See how support begins ↗Listen first.
Learn the person’s goals, communication, preferences, routines and support needs.
Make room for choice.
Deliver authorized support in ways that protect dignity, independence and participation.
Coordinate clearly.
Set expectations, responsibilities and communication with the authorized support team from the beginning.
YOUR REFERRAL PATH CAN BE CLEAR
Start in the right place.
Already authorized, new to DDA, changing providers or making a professional referral? Each path has a different next step.
Find your starting point.
Tell us whether you are already authorized, applying for DDA, changing providers or making a professional referral.
Confirm program and referral.
We clarify the program, requested service, county, authorization status and who must coordinate the formal referral.
Prepare for a safe start.
After fit and capacity are confirmed, complete secure records, staffing, agreements and readiness steps.
QUESTIONS FAMILIES ASK
Good to know.
Every family’s starting point is different. Here are a few answers to help you find yours.
How are services and hours determined?
For waiver-funded support, the participant’s approved plan and authorization identify the services and hours available. Purple Haven confirms capacity, staffing and scheduling before services begin. Private-pay scope and hours are agreed directly, based on availability.
What is respite care?
Respite gives parents and other primary caregivers time to rest or take care of everyday responsibilities while their child receives supervision and support. The location, activities and schedule follow the agreed plan and any applicable program requirements.
Is Community Pathways different from DDA respite?
Community Pathways is Maryland DDA’s consolidated waiver program. Respite is one service that may be authorized under Community Pathways. The Maryland Autism Waiver is a separate program with its own eligibility, planning and service requirements.
What is IISS?
IISS stands for Intensive Individual Support Services. It is a Maryland Autism Waiver service that provides individualized, one-to-one support toward goals in an authorized treatment plan, with qualified professional supervision. IISS is a planned Purple Haven service, subject to provider approval and staffing requirements.
Can we ask about private-pay support?
Yes. Contact us to discuss the type of support you need, your preferred times, rates and availability. We confirm the services, cost and arrangements with you before any visit is scheduled.
Who can reach out to Purple Haven?
Purple Haven welcomes inquiries concerning children, transition-age youth, adults and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve eight Maryland jurisdictions. Fit and availability depend on the requested service, authorization, individual needs, staffing and current capacity.
Can my family contact Purple Haven directly?
Yes. You can call, email or send a family inquiry. Share your general location, preferred schedule and whether you are asking about DDA, the Maryland Autism Waiver, IISS or private pay. We will talk through the next steps with you.
Can visits include mornings, school breaks or community outings?
Tell us about the times you need, including mornings, after school, evenings, weekends, summer or other school breaks. Visits and outings depend on availability and the agreed plan. School pickup and transportation also require appropriate arrangements, permission and any applicable program authorization.
FOR SCHOOLS, CCS AGENCIES & REFERRAL PARTNERS
A clear handoff.
A thoughtful start.
Schools, transition teams, Coordinators of Community Services, Support Brokers, hospitals, clinicians and community organizations can begin with a privacy-conscious capacity inquiry.
Start a professional referral ↗Share general routing information
Program, requested service, county, age range and proposed timeframe.
Confirm fit and capacity
Purple Haven reviews program alignment, geography, timing and qualified staffing.
Move securely when appropriate
Protected records are requested only through an authorized and secure process.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOUR FAMILY
Let’s make room
for better days.
Ask a question, tell us what you need, or learn more about availability.
GROW WITH PURPLE HAVEN
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