Supported Living

The BOLD team is devoted to assisting people who wish to live independently. This independence gives the people we support an opportunity to be contributing and valued members of their communities. Being valued for their abilities and their uniqueness, regardless of their disabilities, is so important. We provide appropriate assistance as they navigate their communities and grow in their independence. We learn from them as well. They show us that no obstacle is too great when you have someone by your side to help you achieve your goal.

“A person has two hands, One for helping himself; The other for helping others.”

Services Provided

  • Education and support to people who are living independently in the community.
  • One-on-one community support and training.
  • Assessment based curriculum.
  • Hands on teaching in the home as well as in the community. Examples include cooking classes, personal care, household tasks, and budgeting.
  • Connecting with community-based resources to broaden opportunities for independence.
Community

Desired Outcomes

The goal of supported living is to support individuals to live as independently as they can. But it is also about supporting them to become contributing members of their communities through volunteering and employment (if desired). As each of us reaches out to our neighbors, the fabrics of communities are woven tighter and stronger. Everyone has something to contribute.

Who Is Best Suited For This?

  • People who are aging out of the Foster Care System and wish to live on their own.
  • People who need assistance utilizing independent living skills in a practical setting.
  • People who are with family and need additional assistance to live on their own.
  • People who are living in a Lifesharing or a group home that have a desire to live on their own.