Parent Participation Project

Helping families' plan for the future by creating a place to call home.

If you have a family member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and have thought about their future you probably have some questions.

• Where will our child live?
• Could I develop my own home?
• Who chooses the staff?
• Is a family consortium right for us?
• Do we have to wait until we are in crisis before there will be a place for our child to live?
• Who will take care of our child when we are gone?
• Who will pay for the support services?
• What if there is an emergency?
• Where do I go for answers?

Planning housing for a family member who has IDD can be a complicated process. The best decisions are made when families have accurate, up to date information about what services are available and how to access them. The Parent Participation Project can help.

What the Parent Participation Project offers.

• A manual to help guide families through the planning process
• Answers to questions about everything from financial planning to choosing a support service provider.
• Connections to other families interested in developing a home for their children.
• Informational seminars to learn more about planning for a home for your family member.
• Guidance and resources as you work through the process of developing a plan.