Exceptional Family Resources (EFR)

The community habilitation program helps people with developmental disabilities learn, improve, or maintain independent living skills both within the home and in the community. Approximately 333 people were served in 2023.

Waiver respite services provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities and offers their primary caregivers a break from providing care. Services can be provided in the home or in the community. Our community respite services provide primarily 1:1 or 1:2 supports and our recreational respite services provide group respite opportunities throughout the year. Approximately 191 people were served in 2023.

Self direction services allow individuals to plan and access support services through an annual budget that they design to meet their individual needs which is determined by region, living situation and assessment. Each individual has a personal Resources allocation (pra) which determines their budget. With support of a "planning team" made up of Family, friends and advocates, individuals can choose to self-hire their direct care staff or access traditional agency supported services for respite, community habilitation and/or supported employment. A variety of additional services are also available such as financial assistance for housing, living expenses, and community classes and are dependent upon age of the individual. Approximately 507 people were served in 2023.

Other program services include employment services, individual and Family support services, and advocacy services. Approximately 251 people were served in employment services in 2023.