Take charge of your home care

With our Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), you can choose your own caregiver. Participants (or their families) develop and manage care plans, including interviewing, hiring, training and scheduling caregivers. This popular program gives participants who are disabled and need assistance with daily living activities more control over their care.

We're here when you need us

As a local home care agency, we'll meet with you one-on-one to answer any questions you have, help you fill out paperwork and make sure you're getting the care you need. We're located right here in Western New York. You can rest assured knowing that if you need us, we're just a phone call away.

Your friends or family can be paid to care for you

Consumers have the power to hire almost anyone as a caregiver, including friends and family members, with the exception of spouses. These caregivers are paid through CDPAP and are known as personal assistants. There's no cost to you.

What your personal assistant can do for you

A personal assistant may complete tasks typically performed by a nurse such as dispensing medication, oxygen, etc. Other tasks may include:

Choosing a fiscal intermediary

Once you are approved for CDPAP, you must select a fiscal intermediary to manage billing, payroll and other administrative functions. As a local licensed home care agency, Venture Forthe serves as a fiscal intermediary. Everything else is up you, including hiring or terminating personal assistants.

Eligibility

This program is designed for chronically ill or physically disabled individuals who need help with day-to-day activities. To be approved for services, you must be:

Begin services

Call 716-402-8902 or fill out the form below.

Providers and referrals

For CDPAP referrals, providers can call 716-285-8070 x 224.