INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

Independent Living Services (ILS) provides skills and programs based on the belief that adults who have developmental disabilities may be able to live independently in a home of their choosing if they learn independent living skills. This assumes that the individual will be able to learn the necessary skills to maintain an independent household and that training will decrease over time.

Working one-on-one with a service provider, a person develops the skills needed to live successfully in their own home. This may include, but is not limited to, finding a suitable living arrangement such as a home or apartment, setting up a household, budgeting and money management, negotiating with a landlord, choosing a roommate, getting along with neighbors, shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, safety and handling emergencies, use of community services, and caring for a pet. With ILS it is assumed that over time the client will become more independent and need less support from Sentry Living Solutions. 

Teaching and support services focus on the areas that each person needs and wants to live well on their own.We provide education and support in the following areas:

  • Meal planning

  • Grocery shopping

  • Cooking

  • Household maintenance

  • Scheduling and attending medical and dental appointments

  • Finding affordable and safe housing

  • Finding compatible roommates

  • Utilizing public transportation

Independent Living Services also provide:

  • Assistance with public benefit issues (SSI, Social Security, MediCal, and MediCare)

  • Assistance in finding medical, dental, and (if needed) mental health providers

Typically, ILS offers up to a maximum of nine hours per week of teaching and support when a person first moves into their own home. Service hours decrease over time as the person grows towards independence.

 
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