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Practical guides for self directed care in Florida, plus fresh weekly articles for families, caregivers, and representatives. Always confirm details with official sources, your CDC+ consultant, or FCC case manager.

Operations

Simple Weekly Schedules for Self Directed Care at Home

Learn how to create clear weekly schedules that keep self directed care running smoothly in Florida homes. These practical steps help families and caregivers stay on track with CDC+ hours and daily needs.

Weekly article · Updated 2026-07-30 · Florida

Purchasing plan basics

Educational overview of restricted vs unrestricted services and monthly budget management.

Updated 2026-07-30

Timesheets and hours

Track hours, think about overtime/live-in rules, and export a simple timesheet.

Updated 2026-07-30

Emergency back-up plan

Template thinking for when a primary worker is unavailable.

Updated 2026-07-30

Getting started

Getting started with CDC+

How Consumer Directed Care Plus works inside iBudget: consultant, training, employer role, and purchasing plan.

Updated 2026-07-30

Programs

ICMC & Florida Community Care (July 2026 expansion)

What the ICMC program is, how FCC fits in, July 1 2026 transfer eligibility, and Participant Direction Option (PDO).

Updated 2026-07-30

Hiring & compliance

Hiring checklist for self-directed care

From job description to first day: interviews, Level 2 screening, packets, and F/EA setup.

Updated 2026-07-30

Level 2 background screening

Why Level 2 screening is required for CDC+ employees and how to approach Clearinghouse steps.

Updated 2026-07-30

Representative vs paid caregiver

Why the same person usually cannot be both CDC+ representative and paid provider.

Updated 2026-07-30

Safety

Report fraud, abuse, or neglect

Where to report concerns. Safety first — this app is not a hotline.

Updated 2026-07-30

Templates

Templates overview

Job ad, interview scorecard, schedule, and timesheet templates available in Tools.

Updated 2026-07-30