Structured Family Caregiving supports individuals who need ongoing assistance while living with a family caregiver or within a family-based setting. It may be appropriate when a person with an intellectual or developmental disability needs regular help with daily routines, personal support, community participation, or other needs that are difficult to manage without family involvement in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
How It Works
Support may include:
- Assistance with daily routines and personal needs
- Support with community participation and activities
- Help with household routines related to the individual’s needs
- Encouragement and assistance with social and recreational activities
- Support with maintaining connections to family and community resources
What to Expect
The individual receives support within the family caregiving setting, with assistance incorporated into ordinary household routines and activities. The type and amount of support can vary according to the person’s needs and the role of the family caregiver. Services may be adjusted as the individual’s circumstances and support needs change.
Explore Available Habilitation Support
Reach out to discuss the circumstances, support needs, and service options that may apply to the individual you are assisting. The next step can help clarify available services and what the process may involve.