Provides Certified Residential services that offer integrated settings and support personal power, choice and full access to the greater community.
Residential services can be Alternative Living Services or Companion Home Services which are provided in typical homes or apartments in the community.
Supports may vary from a few hours a month to 24 hours daily of one-on-one support.
Supports are based on individual need and include the following:
Group Training Homes
- Community based residential facilities that serve two or more adults
- Independence training and access to 24 hour supervision
- A participation fee to a certified Residential Care Services provider for room and board
Group Homes (also licensed by RCS as Assisted Living Facility or Adult Family Home)
- Community based residential facilities that serve two or more adults
- A participation fee to a certified Residential Care Services provider for room and board
- Independence training and access to 24 hour supervision
Supported Living Services (aka Alternative Living Services)
- Living within one's own home with one to three other persons while receiving instruction and support from contracted service providers
- Individuals pay their own rent, food and other personal expenses
- Independent skills teaching and training
Community Crisis Stabilization Services (CCSS)
Short term (180-day) behavioral health stabilization and intensive supports to children enrolled in DDA who are in crisis and at risk of hospitalization and institutionalization
Enhanced Respite Services
- Break in caregiving
- Behavioral stabilization of the child
- The ability to partner with the state to create an individualized service plan
- Maximum of 30 days in a calendar year of services
Overnight planned Respite Services (OPRS)
- A break for family members
- Maximum 14 days in a calendar year of services
- Individualized activities and support
- Services in a community setting, such as home or apartment staffed by contracted, certified providers
- Person-centered plan to meet individual and family needs
Voluntary Placement Services (VPS)
- Parents maintaining custody of their child while partnering with licensed provider
- Supports and focus on individual and unique needs
Residential Habilitation Centers (RHC's)
For individuals who need Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) or Nursing Facility (NF) level of care Includes:
- Aggressive, continuous active treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Supports to help client become more independent so they are able to move to a less restrictive environment
- Supports and engagement to maintain skills for a better quality of life.