F.R.I.E.N.D.S. On My Own
Do you know of an adult with developmental disabilities who is living at home or in a group situation who may be able to live more independently if given the opportunity?
Do you know of an adult with developmental disabilities who is living at home, doesn’t have a social life unless it is pre-arranged by someone else?
Do you worry about what will happen to your adult with developmental disabilities when you can no longer care for them?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you may be interested in a new adult living program offering that has been developed and is ready to begin early in 2008. This program will provide minimal support service to help adults with developmental disabilities (at least 18 years old) learn to live and to be as independent as possible. This program has been designed to encourage and promotes peer interaction without parent/advocate intervention. And most importantly, this program has been designed to provide continual advocacy for the adult when you are unable.
This apartment living program will make it possible for adults with developmental disabilities to learn to live as independent as possible and develop a strong social network, in the least restrictive environment!
- The program will include:
- Apartment living without 24x7 supervision
- Social environment of peers
- Minimal support
- The intent of the program is to:
- Transition the participant from a dependent lifestyle to an independent lifestyle
- Integrate the participant into the community where they will live, work and socialize
- Provide on-going advocacy for the participant as they continue to live and socialize independently in society with a minimal amount support
- The program is unique because:
- It facilitates a living and social environment that becomes progressively less structured with less support as the participant’s self reliance increases
- It provides continuous support for more challenging life skills such as money management or dealing with health care issues
- The program is for:
- Between the ages of 18 and 50 years old (upon entry)
- Do not require 24x7 supervision
- Able to bath, feed, dress oneself without help
- Able to administer their medications without help
Friends of Broomfield, INC. will be implementing this private pay program, with annual costs expected to be between $5,000 and $8,000. You do not need to be a resident of Broomfield in order to participate in this program.