Individual Supports
These instructional and training supports are provided to adults living independently or with a family. These services are responsive to the individual’s needs and wishes including assistance with shopping, household chores, medical needs, dietary needs, banking and recreational needs.
Agency with Choice (AWC)
Agency with Choice offers the option for individuals to partner with BCL and share responsibility of selecting their support staff and directing their day-to-day activities.
Individuals who choose this support model will have a budget allocation for the purchase services to meet their needs. The participant/family is able to identify the people they wish to employ with the support of an agency to assist in the hiring process, payroll management, and other related tasks. Individuals will work with their direct support staff to create activities that relate to their personal goals. This could include interpersonal skills, community integration, money management, cooking, employment, and more.
Agency with Choice also offers family navigation to assist families with goals, challenges, and any questions they may have.
Individual In-Home Supports (IHS)
In-Home Supports (IHS) offers individuals the opportunity to work with staff on daily living skills to increase independence within the individual. Staff work within the ISP process to create activities that directly tie to the individual’s personal goals. This can include household tasks, personal care, cooking skills, money management, interpersonal relationships, community integration, and more. Individuals who choose this support model will have a budget allocation for the purchase of services to meet their needs.
Individual In-Home Supports also offers family navigation to assist families with goals, challenges, and any questions they may have.
Jennifer Newcomer
Agency with Choice Manager