Building Your First Self-Directed Budget With DDA
A plain-language guide to building your first self-directed budget with DDA in Maryland: how the dollar amount is calculated, what the money covers, how to fill out the budget sheet, and what current state funding pressure means for your household.
How Much Control Do Families Actually Have Under Self-Direction
Self-direction gives Maryland families real authority over hiring, scheduling, and budgets — and real limits that nobody explains upfront. Here's exactly where the control sits.