Family Caregiver Services

Empowering Families to Care
With Confidence & Support

Atlas Community Care specializes in helping Montana families become paid caregivers through our Medicaid PAS and CFCS programs. We handle the paperwork—you provide the love and care.

Start Your Journey
Our Signature Program

Self-Directed PAS:
Choose Your Own Family Caregiver

The Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program is the heart of what we do. It allows Montana Medicaid members to choose a family member, close friend, or trusted individual as their caregiver.

YOU choose the caregiver. We simply support, train, and guide your family through the process.

What Atlas Handles for Your Family:

  • Background checks – ensuring safety and compliance
  • Enrollment – walking you through every step
  • Caregiver training – so you feel confident and prepared
  • EVV and time tracking – simple tools for accurate billing
  • Compliance checks – keeping you on track with Medicaid
  • Member-centered care planning – tailored to your family's needs
  • Nurse supervision – professional oversight and support
  • Ongoing caregiver coaching – you're never alone
  • 24/7 support line – we're always here when you need us
Become a Family Caregiver
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Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Family-Based Daily Living Support

Personal Assistance Services (PAS) allows family members to assist their loved ones with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)—the essential tasks that help someone maintain dignity, comfort, and independence at home.

These tasks are often best provided by someone the member knows and trusts. Atlas guides family caregivers to perform these tasks safely, confidently, and in compliance with Montana PAS rules.

ADL Support Includes:

Bathing & grooming
Dressing
Mobility & transfers
Eating assistance
Toileting
Personal hygiene

Why Family PAS Works

Personal care is deeply intimate. Having a family member provide this support preserves dignity, reduces anxiety, and strengthens the bond between caregiver and loved one.

Community First Choice Services (CFCS)
Home & Community Support

Community First Choice Services (CFCS) gives families the tools and training to support Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)—the tasks that keep a home running smoothly and help your loved one stay connected to their community.

Families can keep their loved one in a clean, safe, and supportive home environment. Atlas trains and oversees family caregivers so these services meet Medicaid standards.

CFCS Support Includes:

Meal Preparation

Planning, cooking, and serving nutritious meals

Light Housekeeping

Maintaining a clean, safe living space

Laundry

Washing, drying, and folding clothes

Shopping & Errands

Groceries, pharmacy, and essential supplies

Community Access

Transportation and accompaniment to appointments, social activities

Medication Reminders

Non-clinical prompts to take prescribed medications

Why CFCS Matters

A safe, comfortable home environment supports independence and quality of life. Family caregivers who know the member's routines and preferences can provide this support naturally and effectively.

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RN-Supervised

Health Maintenance Activities (HMA)
Nurse-Supported Family Care

Some health-related tasks can be performed by a family caregiver once approved and trained by our Registered Nurse Supervisor. These tasks go beyond basic ADLs and require specialized knowledge and oversight.

Families receive training from a licensed nurse to ensure safety, competency, and compliance with Montana Medicaid rules.

HMA May Include (With RN Approval):

Passive range of motion exercises
Bowel program support
Catheter care assistance (under RN direction)
Tube feeding assistance (with training)
Diabetes-related support (if allowed under MT rules)

Comprehensive Training

One-on-one instruction from our RN

Ongoing Oversight

Regular supervision and support

Additional Support Services

Beyond direct care, we provide the structure and support that makes family caregiving successful

Service Planning & Coordination

Our Plan Facilitator meets with you and your family to build a person-centered care plan. You decide schedules, preferences, routines, and goals.

Family input is at the center

Case Management Coordination

We communicate directly with your Medicaid case manager to ensure smooth, ongoing support and seamless coordination of services.

Simplified communication

24/7 Emergency Support

Day or night, weekends or holidays—our support line is always available. We provide backup planning and emergency guidance when you need it most.

We're your safety net

Agency Caregiver Option

If a family member cannot provide care and a self-directed caregiver is not available, we can send a trained agency caregiver as a backup option.

Family caregiving is always our first choice

Ongoing Training & Education

From initial caregiver certification to ongoing skill-building, we provide the training you need to feel confident and capable in your caregiving role.

Build your skills with us

Quality Assurance & Compliance

HIPAA-secure systems, member rights protections, and structured oversight ensure your family provides high-quality, compliant care.

Safety and quality assured

Ready to Start Your Family Caregiving Journey?

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, child, or close friend—Atlas Community Care is here to guide you every step of the way. You provide the love, we provide the support.

Get Paid for Caregiving

Receive payment for your caregiving services

Complete Training & Support

We prepare you for success as a caregiver

We Handle All Paperwork

Focus on caring, not administration

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Montana Medicaid PAS/CFCS Provider

Licensed, approved, and dedicated to family-centered care