Partnerships
between Hetlinger,
our affiliates,
and area businesses
allows us to
offer a variety of
choices to our
consumers.
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Partnerships
between Hetlinger,
our affiliates,
and area businesses
allows us to
offer a variety of
choices to our
consumers.
Adult Day Services
These are services or supports provided away from the person's home, typically during working hours, to increase the person's independence, integration, inclusion, and personal accomplishment. To the extent possible and desired by the person and guardian/family, typical work or job related activities are addressed during the time. Choices include:
* Sheltered Workshop
* Supported Employment
* Alternative Choice Program
Adult Residential Services
Through our affiliates, these services and supports are provided to assist the person to live successfully in a community setting they have chosen and can afford.
Family Support Services
These are services which support the family in effectively and successfully raising and keeping a person with developmental disabilities in the family home. Family Support Services are available from several resources, including the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and Family Services/Supports grant.
Service Coordination
This is a service in which help is given to persons with developmental disabilities and their guardians/families to obtain and maintain needed services, supports, and funding through one or more of the following tasks:Eligibility and Fundingassessment of needed supports and services support planning coordination of services advocacy assisting with life transitions and portability of services
In
general, people who meet the developmental disabilities definition who
wish to receive services in Lyon, Morris, Chase, and Wabaunsee counties
are eligible for services. Eligibility does not guarantee immediate access
to services. Access to some services and supports is at least partially
dependent on funding availability. Service coordinators will help people
determine if funding is available for needed services and assist them in
obtaining those services.
Affiliate Services
Services offered by Hetlinger and affiliating organizations include employment, community living, and service coordination to help people access the services they need.
Other service providers in the service area include:
* Multi-Community
Diversified Services*
*
Hartford, Inc. Community Options*
*
Resource Center for Independent Living*
