WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL HOME PROVIDER?
A Developmental Home provider is a family or individual who open their heart and share their home with an adult/child with intellectual and developmental disabilities providing them with the support they need to thrive in their community. We strive to achieve this goal by partnering with individuals and families who have shown consistent, honest character and who are able to provide and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
Would the person who lives with me have other family members involved in his or her life?
The answer is possibly. While many of the people we serve have family and friends who are actively involved in their lives, others may not. We will help you work with the family involved until you are comfortable.
What happens if I have a DUI on my record?
If the DUI is a misdemeanor that occurred less than 5 years before you applied for a Clearance Card then a driving restriction will be placed on the card, prohibiting you from transporting children or vulnerable adults.
What is the Criminal History Self-Disclosure Affidavit?
The Affidavit is your sworn statement declaring convictions or pending indictments. The Affidavit is used as a pre-screening tool to determine your fitness before you will be working with children or vulnerable adults. The Affidavit is filled out by you before you are fingerprinted and needs to be notarized.
Will I need to pass a criminal Background check?
Yes. Anyone who contracts with DDD to provide services to children or special needs adults must have a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued and a background check through the Department of Child Safety.
Who can become a Developmental Home provider?
Providers represent a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels. They may be stay-at-home moms, retirees looking for extra income, empty nesters looking for companionship and a way to give back, or social services professionals with experience caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They may be married or single, men or women and represent a wide range of ethnicities and religions. One constant trait among our Home providers is their commitment to the individual who lives with them to help them grow, thrive and achieve successful integration into the greater community.
What do Developmental Home Providers do?
The services are specifically tailored to meet the desires and needs of the individual who lives with them. The actual level of support, supervision and active assistance varies by each individual. During our comprehensive matching process, the abilities, strengths, needs, desires and preferences of both the Provider and the individual are considered to ensure a successful match.
What are Providers, and do they earn money for services provided in their home?
Adult Developmental Home (ADH) or Child Developmental Home (CDH) providers are licensed independent contractors who provide a family home environment and are responsible for providing positive, emotional support to members with intellectual and developmental disabilities while teaching them important skills to help them live satisfying and successful lives.
Providers are compensated on a per diem basis for Room and Board (household expenses) and Habilitation (support and training they give to the member placed in their home). Each member will have an “Individual Service Plan” (ISP) which the Provider is responsible to reinforce. Compensation earned is TAX FREE! Providers are responsible for managing their own business, developing professional skills, maintaining appropriate insurance, licensing and certification. Providers are subject to federal, state or county regulatory requirements.