Community Participation Support
Getting out into the neighborhood — building friendships, volunteering, joining classes and recreation alongside everyone else.
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Philadelphia · Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
World-Class Disability Care.
World-Class Disability Care.
$0 Out-Of-Pocket.
Licensed Medicaid provider · All 3 PA waivers accepted · Support staff matched on personality, not availability.
We support children and adults living with intellectual disabilities, autism and developmental delays across Philadelphia. If your loved one has — or can get — a Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver, this care costs your family nothing. Not sure? We'll check for free.
Licensed & Qualified Provider
All 3 Medicaid Waivers Accepted
Background-Checked Staff
$0
Out-of-pocket for
waiver families
waiver families
3
PA Medicaid waivers
accepted — all of them
accepted — all of them
14
Days — most families scheduled
within two weeks of authorization
within two weeks of authorization
100%
Background-checked,
state-trained support staff
state-trained support staff
Who We Are
Support Built Around the Person — Not a Program
Miracle Makers Home Care is a licensed, qualified provider serving all of Philadelphia County. We support people living with intellectual disabilities, autism and developmental delays — helping them build skills, make friends and take part fully in their own neighborhoods.
Every plan starts with the individual's own goals. Whether that means learning to cook, riding SEPTA independently, volunteering nearby or simply having someone consistent to spend the day with, we build the week around what the person actually wants it to look like — working alongside your Supports Coordinator and Individual Support Plan so every authorized hour moves toward outcomes you already chose.
Serving All of PhiladelphiaNortheast Philly, Center City, North, West and South Philadelphia.
Matched, Not AssignedStaff paired by shared interests and support needs — not just availability.
You Keep the ChoiceProvider choice is your right — switch to us any time without losing services.
What We Do
How We Help
Four Medicaid-funded supports, delivered at home and out in the community across Philadelphia.
In-Home & Community Supports
Hands-on help with everyday living — hygiene, meals, routines, safety — taught rather than done for you, so independence grows.
Learn MoreCompanion Services
Consistent company and supervision that keeps your family member engaged, safe and connected — and gives you reliable respite.
Learn MoreLife Skills Development
Cooking, budgeting, communication, transportation and speaking up for yourself — practical skills taught at the person's own pace.
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The Whole Package
Here's Everything Your Family Gets
Care this complete is exactly why families otherwise pay privately. With a Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver, all of it is covered.
- A dedicated support professional — matched to your loved one's personality, interests and support needs, not whoever's free that day.
- A person-centered plan built around the individual's own goals — independence at home, friendships, community life, real skills.
- All four supports under one roof — community participation, in-home & community supports, companion services and life-skills coaching.
- We chase the paperwork, not you — coordination with your Supports Coordinator and Individual Support Plan, handled for you.
- A free eligibility check + waiver guidance — even if you never hire us, we'll tell you exactly who to call and what to ask for.
Your family's price with a waiver:
Funded in full by Pennsylvania Medicaid. No membership fees. No invoices. No catch.
$0/ MONTH
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
Free to find outThe eligibility conversation costs nothing and obligates you to nothing — whether or not you ever work with us.
No contracts locking you inProvider choice is your legal right in Pennsylvania. If we're ever not the best fit, you can switch — no reason needed, no penalty.
No gap in servicesSwitching to us from another provider? We coordinate the handover with your Supports Coordinator so care is never interrupted.
Simple Process
Getting Started Takes 3 Steps
No paperwork maze, no runaround. We handle the coordination — you just make the first call.
1
Reach Out
Call us or send the short form. Tell us about the individual, what they need and what waiver they have — or tell us you're not sure, which is completely normal.
2
We Coordinate
We work directly with your Supports Coordinator to confirm the services authorized in the Individual Support Plan. You don't chase anyone — we do that part.
3
Care Begins
We match a trained support professional to the individual's goals, interests and schedule. Most families are scheduled within two weeks of authorization.
No waiver yet? Call anyway. We'll walk you through how to get one.
Funding
Medicaid Waivers We Accept
A waiver is the Pennsylvania Medicaid funding that pays for your family member's support. Miracle Makers is a qualified provider under all three intellectual disability waivers.
P/FDS WaiverPerson / Family Directed Support
For people who live with family or on their own and need a limited amount of support. Funding is capped at an annual amount set by the state.
- Lives at home with family or independently
- Part-time or supplemental support hours
- Families can direct their own supports
Community Living WaiverCommunity-Based Support
For people who need more support than P/FDS allows but who live in the community — at home or in a small home shared with a few others.
- Higher annual cap than P/FDS
- Community settings of four people or fewer
- Full range of in-home and community supports
Consolidated WaiverComprehensive Support
For people with the most intensive support needs. There is no annual funding cap, and it covers the widest range of services.
- No annual dollar cap on services
- Around-the-clock support needs met
- Widest range of authorized services
Not sure which waiver you have — or whether you qualify at all? Call (484) 229-3455 and we'll walk you through it.
The Difference
Why Families Choose Miracle Makers
Compassionate Team
Experienced Support Staff
Person-Centered Planning
Community Inclusion
Family-Focused Care
All Three Medicaid Waivers
Care Families Can Trust
Real credentials, not claims — the standards behind every single visit.
Licensed & QualifiedApproved Pennsylvania Medicaid provider
Background-Checked StaffTrained and cleared to state standards
$0 to Qualified FamiliesFully Medicaid-funded, no hidden billing
Person-Centered CareBuilt around each individual's own goals
Answers
Questions Families Ask Us
Who qualifies for Medicaid-based intellectual disability care?
This care is funded through Pennsylvania Medicaid waivers administered by the state's Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). It supports Pennsylvanians who have an intellectual disability, autism or a developmental delay that began before age 22 and substantially limits everyday functioning.
Eligibility is decided by your county office — in Philadelphia that is Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) — not by a care provider. If you haven't started that process yet, call us and we'll point you to exactly who to contact.
Which waivers does Miracle Makers accept?
All three Pennsylvania intellectual disability waivers: the P/FDS Waiver (Person/Family Directed Support), the Community Living Waiver and the Consolidated Waiver.
If you aren't sure which one your family member has, your Supports Coordinator can confirm it — or call us at (484) 229-3455 and we'll help you find out.
How do I start services with Miracle Makers?
Three steps. 1) Call (484) 229-3455 or submit the request form on this page. 2) We coordinate directly with your Supports Coordinator to confirm the services authorized in your Individual Support Plan. 3) We match a support professional to the individual's goals, interests and schedule, then begin services.
Most families are scheduled within two weeks of authorization.
Does this cost families anything?
No. These services are funded through Pennsylvania Medicaid (Medical Assistance). Families approved for a waiver do not pay Miracle Makers directly for authorized services.
There are no membership fees, no add-on charges and no surprise invoices from us. Any cost-sharing that applies is determined by the state, not by the provider.
What areas of Philadelphia do you serve?
We serve all of Philadelphia County, including Northeast Philadelphia (Torresdale, Holmesburg, Mayfair, Bustleton, Somerton), North and West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia and Center City.
Ask us about coverage in neighboring Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware counties.
Can I switch to Miracle Makers from another provider?
Yes — provider choice is your right. Tell your Supports Coordinator you would like to change providers and name Miracle Makers Home Care.
They handle the paperwork, and we coordinate the transition so services are never interrupted. You do not need a reason, and you do not need to wait for a renewal date.
Who actually comes to the house?
A trained support professional — sometimes called a DSP, or direct support professional. They help with daily living skills, community activities, communication and safety.
Every Miracle Makers staff member is background-checked, trained to state standards, and matched to the individual based on shared interests and support needs — not just who happens to be available that day.
What if my loved one doesn't have a waiver yet?
Call us anyway. Getting a waiver starts with registering for services through your county office and being assigned a Supports Coordinator, who builds the Individual Support Plan.
We can't approve eligibility ourselves — but we can tell you exactly who to call, what to ask for and what to expect, so you aren't navigating the system alone. There's no charge for that conversation.
The Waiver Process Takes Months.
The First Call Takes Minutes.
Every week you wait to start is a week further down the waitlist. Talk to our Philadelphia team today — with a waiver or without one — and we'll tell you exactly where you stand and what to do next. Free either way.
9118 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ·
[email protected]
Check If You Qualify
Tell us about the individual and we'll follow up within one business day.