The Supported
Living Arrangement Program offers residential supports to individuals who require assistance to live in the least restrictive community setting
possible. SLA offers habilitative, and
skill building supports to individuals designed to maximize independence in the
community. Possible living arrangement
settings include an individual’s family home, apartments, host homes, foster
homes and shared residences. This
service is provided through agencies that are contracted with the regional
centers.
Target Population
The SLA program serves individuals of all ages who have an open case
with Developmental Services and:
- Are Medicaid eligible
- Have the desire and ability to participate in
SLA services and adhere to guidelines
- Can be safely supported in a community
residential setting with specialized supports
Services
Intermittent SLA
The service recipients in this program require intermittent support while living in a home or apartment by themselves, with a roommate, or with family. The service recipient receives a minimum (from several hours per week) to moderate (daily) support from paid SLA staff according to the identified needs and desires. Support hours are determined by the team’s assessment of the service recipient’s service/support needs.
24 hour SLA
24 hour Supported Living Arrangements support service recipients in need of maximum support services. Staff are present whenever there are service recipients at home; there is awake or asleep staff at night depending on the needs of the service recipients. People typically live in a home with roommates in a community neighborhood and share the support services from the provider.
Host Homes
Service recipients who desire or need a family living situation receive services from a Host Home provider who includes the service recipient in their family life and activities. Direct services/supports are to assist in the acquisition, retention or improvement of skills for the service recipient to successfully reside in the community.
For additional information on the Supported Living Arrangement service, please contact a Regional Center near you.