Mental Retardation Services provides services and support for
eligible persons with mental retardation or pervasive development disorder in individual,
family, and foster homes as well as in alternative living residences and small group
homes. Vocational Services and supports are provided through job placements in businesses
throughout the community and at training and affirmative business sites.
General Eligibility for Services
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Must live in Tarrant County
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Must be age 3 years or older
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Must have a diagnosis of mental retardation, autism, or pervasive developmental
disorder
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Must meet criteria for admission to the specific program
- Services may be paid by outside sources such as specific Medicaid programs, general
revenue from the State of Texas and/or private pay.
Mental Retardation Services of Tarrant County is contracted/licensed to provide
Home & Community Based Services (HCS), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), and
Texas Home Living Services (TxHmL). For more specific information about these
programs please call (817)569-4000.