Expanded Community Living Supports

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Our Community Living Supports (CLS) and Expanded Community Living Supports (ECLS) provide seniors and adults with disabilities the resources and guidance they need to live independently, remain active, and engage fully in their communities. These programs go beyond traditional in-home care by focusing on community participation, social connection, and skill-building, helping clients maintain autonomy while receiving professional support.

Through CLS and ECLS, clients gain assistance with daily activities, community participation, and long-term skill development, promoting confidence, independence, and overall quality of life. Services are delivered by experienced, compassionate caregivers who understand the unique challenges faced by seniors and adults with disabilities.

Community Living Supports (CLS) help clients navigate their daily routines while actively engaging in the community. This includes assistance with:

• Attending medical appointments and therapy sessions
• Grocery shopping, banking, and running errands
• Social outings and recreational activities
• Developing life skills for independence

Expanded Community Living Supports (ECLS) builds on this foundation by offering more hands-on support in the community, including:

• Accompaniment to doctors, specialists, and clinics
• Support for participation in educational or vocational programs
• Assistance with community-based social events and volunteering
• Guidance for skill-building activities that enhance autonomy and daily functioning

By combining CLS and ECLS, clients can maximize independence while remaining safe and connected, with care tailored to their routines, preferences, and needs.

Families and caseworkers rely on these services because they promote independence, safety, and engagement, reducing stress for both clients and caregivers. Some key benefits include:

• Personalized Care Plans: Services are tailored to each client’s needs, abilities, and community goals.
• Professional, Trained Staff: Caregivers provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and supervision in and outside the home.
• Enhanced Social Participation: Clients remain active in community life, improving mental and emotional well-being.
• Support for Caseworkers: Professionals benefit from partnering with a reliable, Medicaid-approved provider that can manage complex cases and provide consistent, quality care.

Every client begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify needs, goals, and desired community involvement. From there, our team develops a personalized support plan that combines in-home and community-based services to maximize independence and quality of life. Caregivers accompany clients into the community, providing guidance, assistance, and support while documenting progress and communicating with families and caseworkers to ensure continuity and accountability.

By providing both in-home and community-based support, CLS and ECLS bridge the gap between traditional care and full community participation, empowering clients to live meaningful, connected lives.