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• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

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Residential Options You Should Know

• Traditional Options
• Family Directed Housing and Services
• Choosing Family Directed Housing

Individual Future Planning

• Working Toward Emancipation
• Circle of Support
• Letter of Intent
• Creating a Life Plan
• Working Within the System
• Guardianship & Advocacy
• Preparing For Life with Housemates & Support Staff

Planning for Family Directed Housing

• Working Alone or with a Group of Families
• Finding Housemates
• Before the Final Decision: Proving Compatibility
• Working Effectively Together
• Establishing a Legal Structure
• Developing a Formal Plan

The House Hunt

• Renting vs. Purchasing
• Starting the Process
• Going on a House Hunt

Support Services

• Determining the Cost of Services
• Sources of Funding for Support Services
• Important! How Funding Affects Hiring
• Finding the Right People: Provider Agency vs. Family Management

Making the House a Home

• Preparing For the Move – Transition Planning
• Training Direct Support Staff
• Housekeeping and Daily Life
• Health & Safety

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