There are two weeks left to submit your IFSP-Funding application in the new WaMS portal!

📆 Application Schedule 📆

January 23rd through February 22nd

Individuals with Priority 1 status can access the Portal to create and submit their applications

​January 25th through February 24th

Individuals with Priority 2 and 3 status can access the Portal to create, and submit their applications

Below are some tips that can help as you create and submit your application.

Getting Started

·     If you experience a problem or receive an error code message, take a screenshot so that you can share it with someone who will assist you in resolution. This makes it easier to identify the issue.

·     We recommend completing your application on a laptop or desktop computer, using the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers.

Completing Your Application

·     When you log into the Funding Portal, you must enter the last 6 digits of the applicant's Social Security number.

·     Do you need to update your contact information to add an email address? First, open the application, then check "yes" at the circle located just below the prefilled gray area. At this point, you will be able to enter your email address.

·     We recommend entering information into the application manually (i.e., do not cut and paste information).

·     Make sure that the selected Funding Categories comply with eligible items and services, and that the amount requested is correct.

Submitting Your Application

·     Complete your application, then click "save". Click the "submit" button after you have double-checked all information on your application.

·     If you are reviewing your submitted application in the Portal, it will be marked as "pending approval". If your application has NOT been submitted, it will be marked as "in progress".

·      Only applications that are marked as "In Progress" can be withdrawn and deleted in the WaMS Funding Portal. It is not possible to delete or make changes to an application that has already been submitted. The option to delete an application disappears once it has been submitted. For instructions on how to delete an "In Progress" application, please refer to the "Discard Application" section of the Funding Portal User Guide at https://tinyurl.com/mlmc-funding.

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Please take a moment to review the IFSP-Funding Portal User Guide or our training video at My Life, My Community: https://tinyurl.com/mlmc-funding.

Remember:

·     Applicants must be on the Developmental Disability Waiver Waiting List when the funds are requested. For more details about eligibility, please review our Funding Program Guidelines on the My Life, My Community Funding page.

·     Applicants can access the Portal until the closing date that corresponds with their waitlist Priority status at the top of this message.

·     Access the application at https://dbhds.virginia.gov/waitlistforms. 

·     The maximum award amount is $1,000 for individuals with a Priority 1 status. The maximum award amount is $500 for individuals with a Priority 2 or 3 status.

We have developed several resources to help you apply successfully for IFSP-Funding! Visit My Life, My Community's IFSP-Funding page to find our Program Guidelines, FAQs, step-by-step Portal User Guide, our training video, and more!

For general assistance navigating the online application, please contact My Life, My Community (operated by SeniorNavigator) by phone at (844) 603-9248.

These operators are trained to assist IFSP applicants and can connect you with IFSP staff if you need additional support. Wait times may be longer during times of high call volume — so please be patient!

To learn more about IFSP, visit us online at Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services - IFSP