DELAWARE COMMUNITY LIVING
Neighborhood Homes

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Community Living Arrangements

Community Interactions provides community living options for persons with Autism and/or developmental disabilities. The homes are funded by the State of Delaware's Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), and support persons with various disabilities to live in safe and comfortable living environments. As with our Pennsylvania programs, the number of people living together in a home or apartment varies with the locations and the degree of structure, support and care required.

Each home is staffed with qualified Direct Support Professionals who provide assistance and care as determined by the individuals needs. Staff is present at all times when the individual is at home unless they are capable of having unsupervised time. Individuals who are capable of greater independence may live more independently and require less staff assistance. Each individual is assessed so that an ELP is developed to help maintain or develop their skills in activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, grooming, banking, meal preparation, and housekeeping.

We also support the individuals we serve in enjoying everything that the community has to offer. They have access to a variety of options the same as other people in the community. People are assisted to participate in leisure and recreational trips to museums, arboretums, historical battlefields, movies, art programs, sporting events and petting zoos. Individuals who are more active enjoy horseback riding, skating, trips to shore, swimming among other options. Individuals are encouraged to visit their family’s homes and to maintain close relationships that are important to their quality of life.

Finally, we coordinate a wide range of additional therapeutic services for individuals depending on their needs. These services may include nursing, behavioral supports, occupational, speech/adaptive communication and other therapies.