# The OPWDD Process
> A plain-English guide to New York's OPWDD process for families of children with developmental disabilities: the six steps, the CCO enrollment deadline, the timeline, eligibility, and how a family member can become the paid caregiver.

- Type: service
- URL: https://ameliahomecareny.com/children-special-needs-opwdd/opwdd-process/
- Updated: 2026-08-07T17:06:24+00:00

## About this page
A plain-English guide to New York's OPWDD process for families of children with developmental disabilities: the six steps, the CCO enrollment deadline, the timeline, eligibility, and how a family member can become the paid caregiver.

## Key facts
- Phone: (929) 333-3955
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Logo: /storage/projects/5/files/ameliaicon.webp

## Sections
- What is OPWDD?
- The six steps.
- Establish Eligibility
- The Front Door
- Choose a Care Coordination Organization (CCO)
- The CANS Assessment
- Enroll in the Medicaid Waiver
- Services Begin
- Three things that change everything.
- Not 12–18 months
- The CCO deadline
- Income, not yours

## Related
- [OPWDD Guide](https://ameliahomecareny.com/children-special-needs-opwdd/opwdd-support/)