Youth Personal Supports Services
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life and to be supported in the least restrictive environment possible.
Our Youth Personal Supports Services offer one-on-one, individualized support for youth ages 13 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) as well as those with co-occurring behavioral health needs.
Guided by each youth's Person-Centered Plan, Personal Supports assist youth and their families in developing foundational life skills, promoting resilience, increasing self-determination, and supporting successful transitions into adulthood.
Support happens where life happens: at home, in school, in the community, or even virtually using HIPAA-compliant real-time audio-visual technology.
For Youth and Their Families
In-Person Supports
Our Youth Personal Supports provide one-on-one, hands-on support in the home and throughout the community, helping individuals build independence, develop new skills, and achieve their personal goals.
Virtual Supports
When appropriate, we also offer virtual supports that provide coaching, guidance, skill development, and ongoing connection through secure technology to increase independence while giving individuals and families greater flexibility.
Continuity of Support
When approved through the DDA waiver and identified in the Person-Centered Plan, our team can provide individualized supports during an acute hospital stay to help maintain routines, communication, and behavioral supports, and to ensure a smooth transition back to the community.
Flexible, individualized schedules
In person, virtually, or a mix of both, tailored to your family's needs.
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed support staff
Our compassionate team has experience in youth development, clinical support, and community-based services to provide effective whole-person care.
Person-centered and family-inclusive
Every plan is built around the youth’s own goals and strengths. We work with families, caregivers, schools, providers, and community partners, not around them.
Getting Started Is Simple
Person-Centered Planning
We work with the youth, family, and care teams to build a plan around real goals.
Individualized Support Begins
A dedicated staff member provides consistent, one-on-one support aligned with the plan.
Ongoing Growth & Adjustment
Plans evolve as individuals build skills and confidence.
Skills We Support Youth With
Every plan is individualized. Explore the areas where our team helps youth grow.
- Personal hygiene and grooming
- Bathing and dressing
- Meal planning and healthy cooking
- Household cleaning and organization
- Laundry and clothing care
- Medication reminders and health routines
- Time management and daily routines
- Money management and budgeting
- Grocery shopping
- Home safety and emergency preparedness
- Community navigation
- Using public transportation
- Shopping independently
- Attending community events
- Building natural supports and friendships
- Joining clubs, recreation, and volunteer activities
- Accessing community resources
- Developing confidence in unfamiliar environments
- Building meaningful relationships
- Effective communication
- Self-advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Understanding personal boundaries
- Developing self-confidence
- Workplace communication
- Professional behavior
- Time management
- Following directions
- Organization skills
- Workplace safety
- Interview preparation
- Career exploration
- Building work-related independence
- Preparing for adulthood
- College and vocational readiness
- Independent living preparation
- Executive functioning skills
- Self-determination
- Goal setting
- Travel training
- Community engagement
- Transition planning
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Stress management
- Emotional regulation
- Personal wellness routines
- Medical appointment preparation
- Healthy lifestyle choices
- Using smartphones safely
- Virtual communication
- Online safety
- Scheduling appointments
- Accessing telehealth
- Using assistive technology
- Digital literacy
Support Built Around Each Young Person
Youth ages 13 and older with:
For Families
Our services are designed to be youth-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-inclusive. Our role is to work alongside you, reinforcing skills across home, school, and community settings, and keeping you involved in every planning conversation.
Contact UsFor Care Coordinators & Referral Partners
If you support a young person who could benefit from individualized, one-on-one skill-building services under the CPW, we'd love to hear from you.
Request a Referral