Personal Support Services - Lutheran Social Service - West Central Minnesota

Description

Provides services to adults and children who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, including persons with challenging behaviors, those who are mentally fragile, and those who are challenged by communication deficits and physical limitations. Included in this service: In-Home Support Home and community-based services for persons living in the family home. Programs are designed for individuals who may need skills enhancement for socialization, management of finances, housekeeping, and other activities of daily living. Also provide services to children, assist families with support, advocacy, transition, and maintenance of skills. Respite Care Services provide short-term relief from the demands which around-the-clock care places upon families who have disabled and/or chronically ill family members at home. Services are provided in the client's home or in a licensed foster home. Trained staff assume the care of these individuals for a matter of hours or days to allow the families time for rest and recreation. Semi-Independent Living Services Designed for persons living in their own home or apartment who require minimal supervision. Individual programs are tailored to provide assistance & training in paying bills, building socialization skills, accessing the community in which he or she lives. Supported Living Services Provides residential services in homes for 1-4 persons. Programs provide up to 24-hour supervision. With increased structure and support, individuals are taught skills that will increase their use of community resources and enable them to live in a less restrictive environment.

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