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CLBC provides a range of support services for more than 10,400 adults using either residential or family and day support services, or both:
• 5,150 adults using residential services
• 2,425 in staffed residential
• 2,715 in family model homes/semi-independent living situations |
• 5,250 adults using family and day support services |
Listed below is an overview of the types of support CLBC can provide adults with developmental disabilities. For more detailed information, please contact your local community living centre.
Home Living
Community Living BC supports adults with developmental disabilities to live as fully and independently as possible in community.
Live-In Support
A residential service where the person with a disability owns his or her own home, but has a live-in caregiver paid either directly or through an agency. The caregiver may provide: self care assistance, relationship building skills, life skills training, meals, access to community resources and other activities as defined in an individual support plan. In this arrangement, caregivers are expected to contribute to the cost of their housing directly or in kind.
Supports to Home Living or Live-In Support
Residential care for adults with developmental disabilities who require enhanced supports in a primary caregiver’s home. The enhanced support or services are provided by staff hired either directly by the caregiver or through a private or non-profit agency. Funding for this support is determined by the individual’s needs.
Home Sharing/Intentional Communities
A residential service for adults where an agency owns the home, but the support arrangements are based on the principle of sharing lives. People with disabilities, and those who assist them, live together and are equally responsible for their home and community. Such intentional communities are often created around a common belief system or faith.
Staffed Residential Living
Contracted residential services that support individuals within a staffed environment. Provided support includes: self-care, relationship-building skills, life-skills training, meal preparation, personal care and access to community resources, activities and generic services. This service is delivered by both private and non-profit agencies.
Semi-Independent Living Support
Semi-independent residential services provided to individuals who require targeted supports emphasizing increased independence and relationship building skills. The residence is provided by or subsidized by the service provider, which can be either a private or non-profit agency.
Supported Apartment Living
Individuals who have mastered basic life skills and require only minimal support living on their own within the community. Individuals own or rent their own residence. Support to individuals may include: assistance to effectively manage their homes, health, social relationships and working lives. This service is delivered by both private providers and non-profit agencies.
Cluster Living
Several individuals living in their own apartments, or apartments owned or leased by a service provider, where support is focused on life skills, home management, community involvement and relationship building. These programs may have an onsite support staff member that lives separately. This can be delivered by either private or non-profit agencies.
Direct Family Support
Services provided by private or non-profit contractors that may include counselling, support, networking and referrals. Advocacy, educational workshops and partnership building are also important components of this work.
Respite Services
A service that gives a break to the family member who provides full-time care. Service is provided in the respite caregiver’s home, in a community setting or in a facility or group home. This is for individuals and families who do not receive other residential services.
Family Direct Respite
A direct payment to families for the purchase of respite support.
Homemaker Services
Services to assist individuals to maintain independent or semi-independent living by offering direct homemaking or household management services when a person is unable to manage these activities on their own.
Program Coordination: Respite Programs
Agencies that offer respite services may request funding to coordinate their respite program. The coordinator is responsible for recruitment, monitoring, payment and support of caregivers. The program coordinator will also be responsible for ensuring respite services are timely and responsive.
Program Coordination: Home Living Programs
Agencies that offer home living programs may request funding to coordinate their program. The coordinator is responsible for recruitment, training, monitoring and support to the resource offering home living.
Community Inclusion
Individual Service
Staff are hired to assist people living in their family home learn how to manage daily activities. Community-based activities may include shopping, banking, transportation, recreation and volunteering, as well as some group learning or social activities. Individuals are supported to develop skills that assist them in achieving greater independence.
Group Services
Contracted non-residential services, such as structured day programs. Programs are funded based on a person’s disability-related needs and the associated number of hours of staffing support. These hours are available to individuals who receive residential services, live with their families or live independently. These program hours could be used for: work preparation, work skills, recreation and leisure activities, development of social and interpersonal relationships and volunteer opportunities in the community. These community-based services may also access generic community programs.
Employment Support
Support available to individuals to obtain and maintain work experience, to access job search/placement services, or to explore employment options and find competitive employment. Support can also increase opportunities for paid employment through skills assessment, job matching, job search, on the job training and ongoing monitoring.
Other Support
Professional Support
Licensed psychologist or health care provider will prescribe or provide assessment and authorize treatments for people with developmental disabilities. |
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