Personal Care Services (PCS) for Children in Georgia

Help with daily living activities for children with disabilities through Georgia's GAPP program. Assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and more — so your child can thrive at home.

51+

PCS Providers

67

Counties Served

Free

Through Medicaid

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What Does PCS Cover?

Personal Care Services help children with disabilities complete daily activities they cannot do independently. PCS aides provide hands-on assistance in the home.

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Bathing & Hygiene

Help with baths, showers, hair washing, oral care, and personal hygiene

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Dressing

Assistance putting on and removing clothes, shoes, and adaptive equipment

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Feeding Assistance

Help with eating meals (not tube feedings — that requires nursing)

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Mobility Support

Help with transfers, positioning, walking, and using mobility devices

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Toileting

Assistance with bathroom needs, diapering, and personal care

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Grooming

Help with hair brushing, nail care, and general grooming tasks

PCS vs Nursing Care: What's the Difference?

TaskPCS AideNurse (RN/LPN)
Bathing & dressing✓✓
Feeding assistance (by mouth)✓✓
G-tube/J-tube feedings✗✓
Medication administration✗✓
Mobility & transfers✓✓
Wound care✗✓
Vital signs monitoring✗✓
Suctioning✗✓
Toileting & diapering✓✓
Ventilator care✗✓

Need both? Many children receive a combination of nursing and PCS hours. Nursing handles medical needs while PCS provides daily living support.

Learn about RN services →Learn about LPN services →

Who Benefits from PCS?

Children who may qualify:

  • Physical disabilities affecting mobility
  • Developmental delays impacting self-care
  • Autism requiring daily living support
  • Cerebral palsy affecting motor skills
  • Muscular dystrophy or muscle weakness
  • Spina bifida or spinal cord conditions
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities requiring assistance

How PCS helps families:

  • Parents can work while child is cared for
  • Respite for primary caregivers
  • Consistent routine for the child
  • Professional assistance with difficult tasks
  • Reduce family caregiver burnout
  • Child stays in their home environment
  • Support for siblings and family time
  • Trained aides understand special needs

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Personal Care Services FAQs

What is Personal Care Services (PCS) through GAPP?
Personal Care Services (PCS) provides hands-on help with daily living activities for children with disabilities. This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding assistance, mobility help, and toileting. PCS aides are not nurses and cannot perform medical procedures.
What is the difference between PCS and nursing care?
PCS aides help with daily activities like bathing and dressing. Nurses (RN/LPN) perform medical tasks like medication administration, tube feedings, and wound care. Some children need both: nursing for medical care and PCS for daily living support.
Can a PCS aide give my child medications?
No. PCS aides cannot administer medications or perform any medical procedures. If your child needs medication administration, you need nursing care (RN or LPN). However, a PCS aide can remind your child to take medications they can self-administer.
How many hours of PCS can my child receive?
PCS hours are determined by your child's assessed needs and approved in your GAPP authorization. Hours vary based on the level of assistance needed with daily activities. Your care coordinator can explain what's been approved.
Can PCS help my child at school?
GAPP PCS hours are typically for in-home care. School-based assistance is usually arranged through your child's IEP or 504 plan. Some families use PCS for before/after school care at home.
What training do PCS aides have?
PCS aides complete state-approved training in personal care, safety, and working with individuals with disabilities. They are not licensed nurses but are trained specifically to assist with activities of daily living.

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