NextStep Waiver Services | Person-Centered APD Support in Northwest Florida
Florida APD Waiver Support

Your life.
Your goals.
Your next step.

Individualized support for people with developmental disabilities — designed around everyday life, meaningful community connection, and the goals that matter most.

Personal SupportsLife Skills Development 1CDC+
Support professional sharing a joyful community moment with an individual using a wheelchair
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Support that feels human.
Real goals. Real life. Real connection.
Three focused services.
One person at the center.
Family-Owned
Person-Centered
Community-Focused
Florida APD Provider
Focused support, beautifully simple

Three services.
One person at the center.

No giant menu of services. No one-size-fits-all approach. NextStep Waiver Services focuses on individualized supports connected to everyday life, community participation, and the goals identified in each person's plan.

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Personal Supports

Assistance and training with activities of daily living, nonmedical care, supervision, and authorized community access — with independence encouraged at every step.

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Life Skills Development 1

Companion services for adults 21+ focused on nonmedical care, socialization, supervision, and meaningful community activity connected to support-plan goals.

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CDC+

Dependable individualized support for participants using Consumer-Directed Care Plus, Florida's self-directed option within the iBudget waiver.

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Individual receiving supportive assistance during an activity
Life happens out there

Support should look like living.

Goals can show up in ordinary, meaningful places — the grocery store, a favorite restaurant, the kitchen, a community event, a hobby, or somewhere completely new.

🎳 Recreation & hobbies
🛒 Shopping & errands
🍳 Meals & routines
🎨 Community activities
💬 Social connection
🧭 Confidence & independence
Why NextStep Waiver Services

Less “agency.”
More relationship.

NextStep was built around a simple idea: support works best when people feel seen, heard, respected, and included in decisions about their own lives.

That means dependable staff, clear communication, individualized routines, and support that respects the person — not just the service code.

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What families should feel

“We know how much trust it takes to invite someone into your family’s support system.”

Our goal is to earn that trust through consistency, respect, communication, and a person-centered approach from the first conversation forward.

Choose your path

Tell us where you’re starting.

We’ll help point you to the information that matters most.

For Individuals & Families

Understand available services, what to expect, and how to begin a conversation with NextStep.

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For Waiver Support Coordinators

Review service offerings, referral information, and how to contact our team about current availability.

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How it works

A simple path forward.

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Reach out

Tell us a little about the person, current services, and what kind of support you’re looking for.

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Connect the details

We review the service needs, authorization/referral information, and current staffing availability.

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Take the next step

If we’re a good fit, we move forward with onboarding and individualized service planning.