Supported Living
Residential Supports:
Dreams With Wings supports individuals through three different residential options. Staffed Residence, Family Home Providers and Supported Apartments are all designed to meet individuals where they are in terms of the type of support needed to live as independently as possible.
Staffed Residences
Individuals needing 24 hour support can be supported in one of our Staffed Residences. A staffed residence is a home located in a local neighborhood that simply has a staff member present when individuals are at home. Up to three individuals generally live in a house.
Dreams With Wings matches individuals with similar interests and compatible personalities. We believe that each staffed residence should feel like a true home to those who live there and work to foster a loving, supportive and family-like environment. We also believe in the ongoing potential for individuals to learn grow and develop and work to empower individuals to take on as much personal responsibility at home as possible.
Relationships are an important part of home life. Individuals are encouraged to invite family and friends over regularly to socialize.
Individuals work toward the realization of personal goals each day. Staff members support individuals in making medical appointments, getting prescriptions filled, arranging transportation, making arrangements for work, grocery shopping and numerous other daily living needs.
Being involved in the community is part of living in the community. Individuals are supported in going to the places that are important to them, i.e. church, clubs, sports activities, movies, shopping, local parks, etc.
Individuals receiving staffed residence services generally have the SCL Medicaid Waiver. This program covers the expense of staff in the home. Individuals then pay rent each month that assists in the overall expense of the house. For more information on financial arrangements you would speak with our accounting department.
Family Home Provider
Our second residential option is the Family Home Provider (FHP). An individual choosing this type of support is matched with a family or individual in the community that shares similar interests and then moves into their home. The family or individual then provides support for the individual in the shared home as a paid staff member. The individual receiving support pays the FHP room and board.
There will be times when either the individual needing supports or the family providing them may need Respite. This service is available to individuals who choose the FHP option.
Supported Apartments
Supported Apartments
Individuals not in need of 24 hour support may choose to live in one of our Supported Apartment units. Individuals in these residences may tailor their support services to specific needs like paying bills, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, etc. An individual may arrange a specific number of hours of staff support per week to meet these needs.
Individuals are also encouraged to work or volunteer 20 hours a week. This promotes a sense of self-worth and provides additional life experiences that help individuals live as independently as possible. Staff members are available to help individuals find employment and volunteer opportunities if necessary.
Individuals are responsible for paying rent and utilities in addition to any fees involved for staff support. Your support staff or our accounting office can help you determine which types of support and fees may work best for you.
