Home Care Services

 

-Home Care // Personal Supports // RESPITE // Companion-

Personal Supports is a traditional service option available to people on the developmental disabilities waiver that provides licensed staffing support. People may choose to utilize other waivered services in addition to Personal Supports such as licensed Respite, Homemaker or Transportation. These services are available to both children and adults who cannot independently, safely or effectively tend to their individual personal care activities, such as: bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.

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Supported Living:

What is Supported Living?

Supported living is an opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to choose where, how, and with whom they live. People receive personalized supports needed to maintain their own home. Supported living has emerged as the fastest growing residential option in Florida. Through supported living arrangements, individuals, even those with severe disabilities, are able to live in their own homes and become part of their communities.

 

What are Some of the Responsibilities of a

             Supported Living Coach?

• Assists with locating appropriate housing and needed household supports

• Teaches the achievement, retention, or improvement of daily living skills

• Provides health oversight

• Coordinates opportunities for connecting with community resources

• Provides financial guidance and oversight Specific activities may include helping you find an apartment to rent, financial management and banking, cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal care, and aiding with community connections.

Supported living coaching may be initiated up to 90 days prior to moving into the home of your choice.

Supported living coaches must provide emergency response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.