Community Living Services
Full residential services focused on individualized support can be provided to adults with disabilities at one of 30single-family homes, townhomes or condos owned or operated by The Arc Montgomery County. Regardless of the setting, every person enjoys a private bedroom. Support services may include personal care, medication administration, use of community services, meal preparation, recreation, financial management, and health care coordination. A continuum of services can be provided from early adulthood through senior years, and annual team meetings with Direct Support Professionals (DSP), relatives, friends, and other service providers are an avenue for setting goals and evaluating outcomes.
During weekdays, all people receiving support must be involved in education, work, volunteer service, or senior living activities in the community. Evening and weekend activities are based on the person's interests and typically include fitness and exercise, dining out, shopping, volunteer work, music and art activities, movies, and parties or holiday celebrations.
FAQs of Community Living Services
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How many people live together in a CLS home of The Arc Montgomery County?
How many people live together in a CLS home of The Arc Montgomery County?
In most situations, there are two to four people living together as roommates in a CLS residence. There are a few situations in which a person lives alone or may live in a home with up to five people. -
Does CLS provide transportation from the person’s home to the Arc’s Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS) or to other destinations such as the grocery store, a movie theater or other places people may want to go?
Does CLS provide transportation from the person’s home to the Arc’s Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS) or to other destinations such as the grocery store, a movie theater or other places people may want to go?
CLS does not provide transportation to and from Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS). However, E&MDS provides transportation for people who live in a CLS home to Meaningful Day Services and to some of the Employment Services.CLS has vehicles (cars or vans) available to provide transportation so people supported can participate in activities in their communities such as going to the grocery store, the movie theater, a museum etc.
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Do people who live in each home share one refrigerator and food?
Do people who live in each home share one refrigerator and food?
People living in the same home generally share a refrigerator. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people in planning and preparing meals that are shared among all housemates. A person is also able to purchase specific food items that they prefer. The Arc Montgomery County supports some people who have unique dietary restrictions, so there may be food items in the home that are specifically for one person.
Additional Information
- Person must reside in Montgomery County
- Person must apply to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration for eligibility and funding approval.
For more information, email CommunityLiving@TheArcMoCo.org , or call 301.984.5777 x1230.
