| Housing options for adults with disabilities
Semi-independent living Provides minimal supervision for people who are capable of managing their basic needs. Supervision may be as little as a few hours a week and can increase based upon need. Financial support for living costs is available. People who have a developmental disability are eligible. To apply, contact the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities in your county. Alternate family Children and adults with developmental disabilities may qualify for the Alternate Family program. Caregivers are selected by providers to take one or more individuals into their home. The provider monitors the caregiver. To apply, contact the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities in your county. Supported living Provides individualized programs for people based on their needs. People may receive support services in their home, in their family�s home, or in an apartment or home with one to three other people and a householder. A needs assessment will determine the level of support and services that will be provided. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) approves providers. Once approved for supported living, families may choose from any approved provider in their area. These programs are funded through Medicaid Waivers and the CHOICE program. People who have a developmental disability are eligible. To apply for supported living, contact the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities. To apply for CHOICE, contact the Area Agency on Aging office that serves you. Group home Provides a supervised living setting for four to eight people. These homes are licensed by the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and are monitored by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). People with developmental disabilities who meet the criteria for placement in a group home are eligible. Service coordinators of the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities refer people to appropriate group homes. The group home may or may not choose to serve individuals referred to them. Medicaid funds all group homes in Indiana. To apply for group home services contact the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities. Large ICF/MR An Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) is a facility for more than 15 people, which is licensed and monitored by the Indiana Department of Health. People who have a developmental disability and a medical condition are eligible if they meet the criteria for the facility. Service coordinators of the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities refer people to the appropriate facility. The facility may or may not choose to serve individuals referred to them. Medicaid funds the facilities. To apply for services from a Large ICF/MR, contact the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities in your county. SOURCE: www.thearclink.org Resources: www.thearclink.org The Web site, which includes a link to The Arc of Indiana, covers an assortment of information about how the system works and questions to ask service providers. Bureau of Developmental Disability Services The office serving Lake and Porter counties: BDDS District 1- Merrillville 5801 Broadway, Suite P Merrillville, IN 46410 (877) 216-3053. The office serving LaPorte County: BDDS District 2 � South Bend, 215 S. St. Joseph St., Suite 401, South Bend, IN 46601 (877) 218-3059 RETURN |