/////Everyone needs at least one family. Some people with a developmental disability have more than one - their own, and the family they live with in a Community Training Home. When circumstances make it impractical for an adult to live in their family's home, placement in a Community Training Home is often the best choice for both the family and the family member with the disability.
/////Community Training Home providers (the CTH family) accept the responsibility of caring for one, two or in some cases, as many as three individuals with a developmental disability in the provider's own home. A signed agreement between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the provide a home - with all that means in the way of comfort, understanding and concern. This includes involvement in the life of one's family, the neighborhood and the Community Training Home family. Licensees receive a complete profile of the client and receive training and support as needed, enabling the client to live a fulfilling

 

 

 

life to the best of their abilities. They learn to provide basic needs: communication, everyday living skills, medical needs, use of adaptive equipment, behavior modification techniques, assist clients in making new friends, maintaining old friendships, include contacts with their family members, and include them in home and community activities.
/////A Community Training Home is the CTH provider's and the disabled individual's home, with some adjustments and modifications to make it safe, comfortable and as the least restrictive environment as possible.
/////Community Training Home providers receive a tax free room & board rate established by the Department of Social Services. They also receive a tax free monthly stipend from the DDS to cover costs of care for each individual with developmental disabilities who live in their home. The total compensation for the family can range from $ 1,303 to $ 1,897 monthly, depending on the level of care provided. Individual's medical bills are paid for by various state agencies. In addition, IPP provides the following services: clinical support, case management, and community support services, administrative on-call support, and some additional funding for respite services.
/////For many families, the most important reward is not financial. It is the satisfaction that comes from becoming a part of a dedicated group of service providers who make life better and more fulfilling by opening their hearts and their homes.
/////The selection process for CTH providers is critical in matching individuals with families and in determining the provider's ability to provide a safe and enriching physical and emotional environment. The program is open to couples, families, and in some cases, single people who demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the individuals to be placed. If both persons in the home work, it must be understood that the needs of the person living with them must take precedence over at least one of their jobs outside the home. None of the people referred to this program currently have the ability to be left entirely alone in a home for any length of time and therefore should not be considered for a "latch key" situation.
/////Before one becomes a provider, there is a home study and intensive inspection conducted. He or she is also trained in various areas, such as First Aid, CPR and Emergency Medical Procedure.