What Is CBRS? Understanding Community-Based Rehabilitation Services for Children

At ANB Support Services, we believe every child deserves the support and tools they need to succeed. One of the ways we help children and families thrive is through Community-Based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS). This Medicaid-funded service provides individualized behavioral health support for children in their everyday environments.

Below, we explain what CBRS is, how it works, and how it can benefit your child.

What Is CBRS?

CBRS (Community-Based Rehabilitation Services) is a Medicaid-provided behavioral health program for children under the age of 18 who have a qualifying mental health diagnosis. CBRS is designed to help children develop essential life, social, and emotional skills through hands-on support in real-world settings.

Children who may qualify for CBRS often have diagnoses such as:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Depression

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Rather than limiting support to an office or clinic, CBRS services are typically provided in the home or within the community, where challenges naturally occur.

What Does CBRS Look Like at ANB Support Services?

CBRS begins with an initial session where the child, family, and CBRS provider meet to create an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes:

• Personalized behavioral goals

• Clear and measurable objectives

• Focus areas such as home life, school functioning, and life skills

Each treatment plan is tailored to the child’s specific needs, strengths, and goals.

Ongoing CBRS Sessions

During ongoing CBRS sessions, a provider may:

• Work with the child during their daily routine

• Accompany the child on community outings

• Observe behaviors as they happen

• Provide real-time guidance, coaching, and intervention

This approach allows children to practice new skills in meaningful situations while receiving consistent support.

Life Skills Supported Through CBRS

CBRS services at ANB Support Services help children grow in a wide range of life skills, including:

• Adjusting negative thought patterns using balanced thinking

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Developing responsibility and independence

• Emotional regulation and coping strategies

• Strengthening empathy and social understanding

• Improving follow-through on tasks and goals

• Maintaining appropriate communication with others

• Making and sustaining friendships

• Enhancing problem-solving skills

• Reducing defiant and oppositional behaviors

• Increasing self-awareness

These skills are essential for long-term success at home, school, and in the community.

Who Can Benefit From CBRS?

CBRS is ideal for children who benefit from structured, hands-on support in real-life settings. Families often choose CBRS when a child needs help managing behaviors that interfere with daily functioning or social relationships.

Learn More About CBRS at ANB Support Services

At ANB Support Services, our goal is to empower children and families through compassionate, individualized behavioral health care. If you believe CBRS may be a good fit for your child, we are here to help guide you through the process.

👉 Contact ANB Support Services today to learn more about CBRS eligibility, services, and how we can support your family.