WHAT KINDS OF CARE WILL I BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
In general, Providers are responsible for basic daily living care and related responsibilities. This will include providing nutritious meals, supervision based on the needs of the individual in your home, transportation to appointments and recreational activities, and assisting with access to community activities. Home providers are also required to maintain records and documentation regarding the services and supports being provided. As part of the process for preparing to welcome an individual into your home, our team will work with you to ensure you have all the information and materials you need to be successful.
Will friends and family of the person I support be able to “drop by” unannounced?
Just as your family and friends drop by unexpectedly, the family and friends of the person you support—or your coordinator may stop by without calling first. However, this should not happen often and if unplanned visits become a concern, our team is there to assist you with a solution workable for everyone.
How many individuals can I (or my family) have living with me (us) at one time?
This is up to each Provider to determine if one, two or three individuals work best for them. The State of Arizona licensing requirements limit a Provider to no more than 3. Generally, Home providers serve one or two people at a time and each person must have his or her own bedroom.
How long is the commitment to have the person live with me?
Our goal, through our comprehensive matching process, is to ensure that you and the person who comes to live with you know each other well and will be able to live together comfortably. Some of our most successful placements have lasted for decades, while others have lasted a few years and then either the Provider or the individual’s needs change and the placement ends. Many past providers continue with their life-long friendship with the individual they supported.
Will the person who lives with me need constant supervision?
While some of the individuals we serve do need constant supervision and assistance, others do not. Our team will ensure that you are matched with a person whose level of need fits best with your lifestyle.
Who do I call if I have an issue or need help?
At My Home we are here to help and support you and the individual you support. You are not alone in this.
Each home is assigned a coordinator who provides case management services. Our coordinators are knowledgeable human service professionals responsible for overseeing the day-to-day achievements of the individual. The coordinator ensures that the individual’s needs are being met, license standards stay in conformance in the home and that individual service plan (ISP) is being followed. They will visit the individual and Home Provider in the home regularly.
Would I be matched with a person of the same or opposite gender?
The matching process is designed to ensure that you and the person who comes and lives with you are comfortable with each other so that you can live harmoniously together as a family and develop a meaningful and caring relationship. Ultimately, you will have the final say over who you choose to welcome into your home.
How long does the matching process take?
Once you are licensed and ready to accept an individual into your home, the matching process will begin. Half of this process is up to you and depends on your availability. This can vary from a few weeks to several months. Proper matching takes time and is well worth the investment that it takes to make that “perfect match” between you and the individual you’ll serve. As a result, many of our matches have yielded long-term, meaningful relationships.
What kinds of disabilities will the person I support have?
The people who receive services in a Developmental Home Provider have varying degrees of developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, or epilepsy. Some may be very independent and able to go out into the community on their own for short periods, some even have a job, while others will need more intensive support. Our staff will make sure that you are matched with a person whose needs fit your lifestyle.