Community Living, Inc.

Community Living, Inc. provides life enriching services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Adult program (ages 18+) include residential, recreation, out-of-home and in-home respite, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Youth programs include in-home respite (all ages), facility based respite (ages 6 to 21), and after school teen club, school break camps and recreational opportunities (ages 12 to 21). School break camps are full day and available throughout the year. Referrals are necessary for all programs.

The DDRB provides funding for the following programs:

CENTER-BASED RESPITE: Serves individuals ages 6-21 who display challenging behaviors and may otherwise be at risk for out of home placement. The program allows the caregiver periodic relief from the responsibilities of caring for their child. Services are offered from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00  p.m. Sunday.

CONSULTATIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT: Behavioral consultant services for children ages 6-21 who require behavioral supports to participate in the SOAR and Respite Center programs.

IN-HOME RESPITE:  Periodic relief for parents from the responsibilities of caring for their child and offers opportunities to tend to their personal needs. Families choose their own provider.

RECREATION:  Community based recreation and leisure opportunities for adults.

RESPITE CARE HOME:  Out of home respite for individuals of any age needing short-term care for a minimum of 24 hours, including those with medical needs.  Community Living staff authorize respite hours for families. DDRB funds assist in the daily operation of the respite home.

SOAR TEEN PROGRAM: Social and therapeutic support services for teens aged 12 through the year after high school graduation who need protective oversight when after school, summer and school break child care is no longer available. Activities are offered to improve social, educational and recreational needs.

BUILDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING (BEST) – PILOT PROJECT: Provides individualized skill building that address an individual’s unique barriers to employment.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides services of up to 6 hours or less per month to support an individual in competitive community employment.