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Our Services Include...
As a Family Home Agency (FHA), Community Options, Incorporated (COI) recruits, trains, and certifies family homes to provide services to developmentally disabled adults. COI provides on-going case management services to consumers living in our certified family homes. Community Living Coordinators (CLCs) work with families and consumers to facilitate a life person-centered plan that includes their participation in choosing where they live, work, play, and worship.
COI’s Certified Family Homes provide a clean and comfortable place to live including:
three nutritious meals per day and at least two snacks in between
Additional services provided by COI to consumers and certified family homes may include the following:
DETERMINING CONSUMER/FAMILY COMPATIBILITY
One of the most important factors in determining a Family Home for a consumer lies in the matching process. Special consideration is given to the consumer’s likes/dislikes, values, culture, religion, activity level, hobbies, etc. when assessing COI’s services. These preferences are identified through a person-centered process, taking into consideration each individuals lifestyle and future aspirations. Special needs of each consumer are matched with the special expertise of the family home provider. Between teamwork, person-centered planning, and opportunities for visitations before placement, moving into a family home can be a successful and comfortable experience.
THE ROLE OF THE CONSUMER & THEIR NATURAL FAMILY
Community Options, Incorporated (COI) believes that the consumer and their natural family drive the direction of services. The consumer’s natural family is encouraged to take an active role in their family member’s life. Respect is given to consumer and family preferences, culture, religion, and personal values. Natural families can play a valuable role in the person-centered process that is so important for determining and providing quality service and support. Family visits, letters, and calls are very much welcomed.
[back to top of page] OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
The statements on this page define who we are and what we are committed to, as individuals and as an agency through our Vision, this Mission and these Values, we dedicate ourselves to making a positive difference in people's lives.
Vision
COI shall be commonly known as the best provider of services that are valued and meaningful to the individuals we serve; our Certified Family Home Providers, the human service community and the community at large. We shall be the Family Home Agency that consistently seeks to make a difference in the lives of our consumers by promoting their individual well being.
Mission
COI shall provide quality Family Home Agency support to persons with developmental disabilities. COI will provide services that focus on assisting individuals in enhancing their quality of life in respect to where they live, work, and play. A major feature of COI's service delivery system is the dedication of providing supports that are person-centered, valued, and satisfactory to the consumer. COI is continuously exploring innovative and effective ways in how services will be improved to better meet the needs of consumers and address the ongoing changes in the developmental disabilities system.
Values
- We value abiding commitment and enduring relationships.
- We value the relationship with the individuals and our contracting agencies and accept the responsibility to meet their needs and expectations by providing attentive and responsive service.
- We value people (consumers, family home providers, contractors, and employees), who conduct their lives based on a set of principles and beliefs that, among other concepts, recognizes the inherent dignity of every person.
- We value our Certified Family Home Providers as an extension of our Vision, Mission and Values. We will treat each family member with mutual respect and appreciation.
- We value the principle of leading by example and the strength it brings to our agency.
- We value our Vision and Mission and commit to promoting and protecting the reputation Of this agency and the well being of the individuals we serve.