SMILES Center for Independent Living (SMILES CIL)

In-Home Family Support

Mankato Office

709 S Front St, Ste 7, Mankato, MN, 56001

Distance: 1219 Miles

(507) 345-7139

mmammenga@smilescil.org

https://smilescil.org

Description

In-Home Family Supports (IHFS) help people with disabilities live in the community more independently. It is available through the disability waivers - Brain Injury (BI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), and Developmental Disabilities (DD).

Training is provided in the person's home and community, with the goal to develop, maintain or improve the person's skills related to activities of daily living.

Training is available to the person on the waiver or the person's family, including extended family.

Learn more about this service when paid for under a disability waiver in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Features

Payment
- Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
- Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
Specialization
- Disabilities

Eligibility

Under Waiver Reimagine, in-home family supports is streamlining into individualized home supports with family training as of January 1, 2021 (or upon federal approval).

For more information about individualized home supports and the transition throughout 2021, please visit the Department of Human Services (DHS) manual page for individualized home supports and the FAQ section of the Waiver Reimagine website.

Fees

This service can be funded through a disability waiver if the assessment shows the need and it is included in the service plan.

Area Served

Blue Earth County

Websites

https://smilescil.org

Phone Numbers

Type	Number	Hours
Main	(507) 345-7139
Toll Free	(888) 676-6498

Last Update

5/22/2023

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition

Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
LR-3100.3300In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs Definition

Programs that provide habilitation services whose goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities who reside within the family home achieve maximum independence, integration, individualization and productivity in both home and community settings. Habilitation services include therapeutic activities, assistance, training, supervision and monitoring in the areas of self-care, sensory and motor development, interpersonal skills, communication, socialization, health care, leisure and recreation, money management, household chores and other self-help, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the community.
YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition

Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition

Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.