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Community Habilitation

Community-Based Habilitation

Community-Based Habilitation are services that are specified in the PCISP and support learning and assistance in the areas of: self-care, sensory/motor development, activities are intended to build relationships and natural supports.
Services are provided in a a variety of settings in the community or in a facility owned or operated by and FSSA/DDRS-approved provider. Settings are non-residential and separate form an individuals private residence or other residential living arrangements.

Eligibility

  • Approved for FS (Family Support) Waiver and CIH (Community Integration Habilitation Waiver)
  • Completed In-take meeting at Agape Respite Care
  • Accepted by Agape Respite Care for services
  • Completed a Person Centered Plan and Individualized Support Plan with a qualified case manager and support team
  • Approved Notice of Action for services received by Agape Respite Care

Activities Allowed

Monitoring, training, education, demonstration, or support to assist an individual with the acquisition and retention of skills in the following areas:

  • Leisure activities and community/public events (that is, integrated camp
    settings)
  • Educational activities
  • Hobbies
  • Unpaid work experiences (for example, volunteer opportunities)
  • Maintaining contact with family and friends

Training and education in self-direction designed to help individuals achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

  • Develop self-advocacy skills
  • Exercise civil rights
  • Acquire skills that enable self-control and responsibility for services  and supports received or needed
  • Acquire skills that enable the individual to become more independent, integrated, or productive in the community