Our department's goal is to make sure individuals with intellectual disability enjoy a healthy life in their community. We do this by giving them the specialized support they need to thrive in their home. We give them the tools to form relationships, make decisions, and develop skills.
The types of community living services we provide include:
Supportive Housing combines rental assistance with support from a qualified provider in an apartment setting. The goal is to help you or your family member live in their own home and community with the help they need to be successful.
Community Living Arrangements (CLA) are also known as group homes. DDS regions or private companies run them. They allow you or your family member with intellectual disability to live in regular homes in their community.
Most houses are small and have room for up to six people. Most CLA homes are enrolled in a Medicaid program called Home and Community-Based Waiver. With this permission, they can get funds from the federal government. Some of these homes are certified as ICF/IID. ICF/IID stands for Intermediate Care Facilities for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
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