Self-direction & Support Brokerage

Self-direction is the act of choosing and controlling aspects of one's life. By choosing to self-direct in the Self-determination Waiver, you are exercising your right to choose, hire and manage your personal assistant. Individuals who choose to self-direct through the Self-determination Waiver are provided with a fiscal administrator and a support broker.

Public Partnerships, LLC is the fiscal administrator providing all payroll responsibilities. The Arc TN is the Supports Brokerage agency providing each participant with a Support Broker. The Support Broker will make sure the participants understand the principles of self-determination and how to self-direct their services; and assist them in the process of self-directing their services.

The objective of this project is to insure the success of the self-direction movement, to enhance the lives of individuals and their circles of support as they determine their future, design their own support plans, choose the assistance they need to lead full lives and control personal budgets for their supports.

New Electronic Timesheet Option!
Families who are self-directing through Public Partnerships (PPL) now have the option to submit and approve timesheets online! In addition to entering time and daily notes online, providers and families can look up check status and budget information 24/7. Interested? Email ppltn@pcgus.com for easy step-by-step instructions.

Project Co-director (CHOICES)
Shani Abell

Project Co-director (PASS & DIDD)
Brandi Osborne

East Tennessee Support Brokers
Sandy Burnette
Cheryl Spencer
Lindsey Tidball

Middle Tennessee Support Brokers
Sunday Leyk CHOICES
Karen Mevis
Tamara Reffegee CHOICES
Rebekah Seiber
Amy Stockard
Sarah Stayman

West Tennessee Support Brokers
Donna Ogden
Jessica Perry
Jamie Jones
Nakita Odom CHOICES
Marquisia Maxie CHOICES

Project Assistant
Tammy Pulley

Self Direction Guide - The Self-determination Waiver Program Guide to Self-directing Services