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Shared Living Options
The Charlotte White Center has been
providing social services for nearly three decades. Throughout our history of service we
have developed programs of support in partnership
with individuals living with the life challenges of intellectual or developmental
disabilities. We now offer customized
living arrangements and supports to adults
and children with these challenges who are seeking greater
control over their living arrangements. This
residential service is based on meeting individual
needs and preferences.
Shared Living Options
Two Models:
Host Families
The Charlotte White Center contracts with
a “host” to provide a home for an
individual within a family environment.
The host can be a single person or family.
Hosts may already be involved with
the individual as a friend or even as a family
member. The Charlotte White Center
will qualify the home as a provider. In
order for the placement to be successful it
is crucial for an appropriate match to be made
between the host and the individual.
Individual supports offered under this
model can include respite, direct care
supports, training, and collaboration with
the Charlotte White Center.
Eligibility For Services
An individual seeking residential support is
eligible for this service if they meet certain
criteria:
- A person 18 years of age or older and
- Has a diagnosis of a developmental or intellectual retardation
- Eligible for DHHS funding
(MaineCare waiver)
Once eligibility is established, an interview
to determine the individual’s needs and desires
will be scheduled. The team will seek
to create a match with providers who best
meet those requirements.
Referral Process
We encourage referrals from individuals,
family members, the medical community,
case managers, or service providers. Once
the referral is made, a time for an interview
will be scheduled. The intake involves
gathering data necessary to determine the
best living arrangement.
How to Become a Provider
Interested individuals or families can
become a Shared Living Host by contacting the
program director. An application packet
will be sent which will gather personal
information to help us get to know each
other better. Once the necessary paperwork
is completed and returned to the Charlotte
White Center, an interview and a site visit at
your home will be scheduled.
The interview and matching process
determines the best person to provide
support in your home. Additional
information is then gathered regarding
program expectations; motor vehicle, adult
and child protective background checks
and references.
Contact the Shared Living Director at:
(207) 947-1410
or
Toll Free (877) 258-7278 Extention 103
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