For adults with developmental disabilities who need ongoing residential support, a community group home can provide a structured setting where daily routines, personal choices, relationships, and individual goals can be supported within the community. This type of residential service may be relevant when an individual is moving from another living arrangement or needs a level of support that is better suited to a staffed community residence. In Baltimore City and other Maryland communities served by SHSG, the residential model is intended to support adults in an environment that is appropriate to their age, functional abilities, and individual circumstances.
How It Works
Community Living Group Home Services may include the following:
A residential setting that allows, encourages, and supports relationships with the individual’s family, guardian, and community.
A residential environment that supports an appropriate daily rhythm and routine, considering the individual’s chronological age and functional capabilities.
A continuum of residential services that provides opportunities to:
- Develop normalized attitudes and behaviors
- Make individual choices
- Experience the results of personal decisions, including both success and failure
- Develop greater capacity for independent living
An individual residential program plan that incorporates:
- Appropriate professional assessment and evaluation
- Clearly defined developmental goals and objectives
- Instruction and supervision needed to work toward those goals and objectives
- Ongoing participation by the individual throughout the process
What to Expect
Residential support is organized around the individual’s developmental goals, functional abilities, daily routines, and participation in the residential program. The individual is involved in the planning process, while instruction and supervision are provided according to the goals and objectives identified in the residential program plan. The residential setting also provides an ongoing framework for maintaining relationships, making personal choices, participating in the community, and working toward greater independence.
Connect With Us
If you have questions about developmental disability services or an individual’s support needs, contact us to discuss the circumstances. We can provide information about the types of support that may be relevant and what to consider next.