United Way
Designation #5530
The Homestead Group offers a variety of residential
options to people with developmental disabilities and their families based
on individual needs.
Consistent with the agency's philosophy, all residential
options are devoted to enhancing the lives of our participants, as well
as their families through support and advocacy. We provide individualized
services that enable people to lead enjoyable and productive lives as members
of their communities.
Independent Living Services: Our philosophy is to support
the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We commit our resources to enhance
the individual's personal choices and community membership while strengthening
natural supports. In this endeavor, we honor the right to risk, to learn,
and grow from mistakes and ultimately experience the American Dream.
Services include support plan development, Section 8 Housing
search, alternative vocational programming, budgeting, banking, payment
of bills, menu planning, cooking instruction and grocery shopping.
Support plan development is team focused based on an individual's choices,
realistic or otherwise, as we constantly negotiate with the person to develop
the plan, create dreams, connect with community and include parents, family and
peers.
Assistance
with medical and dental appointments, building relationships and community self-advocacy
are also offered.
This program provides services for approximately 72 people
in the northern Rhode Island area.
Shared Living: This program facilitates the
matching of individuals who desire to live in a family environment with
people who are interested in sharing their home or family.
Shared Living- Is it for You?
The Homestead Group is currently
in the process of recruiting Shared Living Providers.
A Shared Living Provider shares a
home with a person with a developmental disability. This can take many
forms. It could be in a family situation, in a roommate situation, in
your own home, in the person's home, etc.
The role of a Shared Living
Provider is that of a mentor, community connector, teacher, advocate and
ally.
Training, ongoing support and a
stipend is provided.
If you are a Rhode Island resident
and are interested in learning more about Shared Living, contact Stella
Gola at 401-775-1420, ext. 184. Other Residential Options/Services: The Homestead
Group
may also be able to assist interested parties with such residential
options as foster placements, in-house support or home ownership opportunities:
Residential Services
Residential Services: The Residential Services Division provides
24 hour supports for individuals of varied backgrounds and abilities. The
division presently operates 17 homes and it is our philosophy to support
those who choose to live together and to provide opportunities for them
to do so safely and happily.
Independent Living Services offers a semi-independent
apartment program that fosters choice and independence to individuals living
on their own who do not require 24 hour supervised supports. In addition,
our socialization program provides personalized support to individuals
living at home with their families.
Stella Gola
Administrator of Adult Services
401-765-3700-Ext. 286
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Fax: 401-769-6046 |