Care Designed for Independence and Dignity
At The Willis Group – Moving Forward, we provide personalized support services designed to help individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity. Through Texas Waiver Programs, we partner with individuals and families to deliver care that is structured, reliable, and meaningful.
Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)
The Texas Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) program is a Medicaid waiver program providing individualized supports—such as residential care, day habilitation, nursing, and therapies—to people with intellectual disabilities (IDD) or related conditions. It acts as an alternative to institutional care, allowing individuals to live in their own homes, family homes, or small group homes.
What services can HCS provide?
Residential services
Group home
Host home/ companion care
Respite services
Individualized skills and socialization
Employment services
Nursing services
Dental services
Behavioral support
Supported home living (transportation)
Social work
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech therapy
Dietary services
Audiology services
Cognitive rehabilitation services (services for people with brain injury)
Accessible minor home modifications
Adaptive aids
Transition assistance services
Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
The Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program is a Texas Medicaid waiver program providing essential community-based services to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) or related conditions who live in their own or family homes. It aims to prevent institutionalization by offering services like behavioral support, nursing, respite, and adaptive aids, often acting as a bridge while waiting for the HCS waiver.
What services can TxHmL provide?
Adaptive aids
Audiology services
Behavioral support
Community support (transportation)
Dental services
Dietary services
Employment services
Individualized skills and socialization
Minor home modifications
Nursing services
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Respite services
Speech therapy
Additional Services
In addition to our core waiver and community-based programs, we offer a variety of supportive services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. These services include:
Hospital sitting to provide support and supervision during medical stays
Public speaking engagements focused on education, advocacy, and community awareness
Mentoring services to guide and support individuals in personal and professional development
Home assessments for adoptions and child placements to ensure safe and appropriate living environments
Guardianship services to assist individuals who require support in decision-making
Representative payee services to help manage financial responsibilities in a secure and responsible manner
Through every service we provide, our goal remains the same: to make a meaningful and lasting differences in the lives of those we serve. The Willis Group – Moving Forward is committed to continuing its legacy of compassionate care, professional excellence, and community-focused service.
Service Areas
The Willis Group – Moving Forward proudly serves individuals and families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding communities. Our service area extends within DFW, Denton, Rockwall, Terrell, Tyler, Greenville, Paris, Texarkana, and the surrounding areas of each. This allows us to reach a broad and diverse population while maintaining a high level of personalized care and responsiveness.
Our agency is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities because we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, respect, and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to delivering services that not only support independence and inclusion but also meet all regulatory standards and best practice guidelines. Through person-centered planning, ethical care, and ongoing staff training, we strive to ensure the safety, rights, and well-being of every individual we serve while maintaining full compliance with all applicable requirements.
