Sunday, June 5, 2016

Connections For Life - Independent & Supported Living Services



Since 1993 Connections For Life, formerly known as Solano Supported Living Services - a program within USARC/PACE, has been serving Solano County by creating and providing quality services that expand opportunities for personal freedom, choice and independence for adults with intellectual disabilities to develop the behaviors, attitudes, skills, physical and emotional tolerance and productivity necessary to be successful in an integrated community.

The five principles of a supported living service include:
  • A home of one's own 
  • Choice and self-directed 
  • Relationships 
  • Community membership 
  • Flexible, tailored supports and services

Our Mission:

"Empowering people with disabilities by providing services that promote independence, equality and integration."

Many adults who come into our program haven't enjoyed these elements in their daily living. We take pride in creating custom support systems for adults with intellectual disabilities who choose to live in an integrated community with their non-disabled peers. We encourage them to create a life that is safe, healthy and this often results in their happiness. They have dreams, set goals and many of them get to live their dream life!

Our Services:

Independent Living Services

Independent Living Services offers structured life skills training for those facing less barriers to living in the community independently.

Supported Living Services

Supported Living Services offers custom tailored support for those who have intense medical, behavioral, psychiatric needs, often needing up to 24 hour support. Connections For Life is devoted to creating quality services which expand opportunities for personal freedom, choice, and independence, to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities in the environments of their choice.

Areas of Support:
  • Autonomy and Person Centered Choice
  • Personal Budgeting and Income Management
  • Family/Child Community Resources
  • Physical and Mental Health Support
  • Medication Management
  • Personal and Community Safety
  • Healthy Hygiene and Appearance
  • Relating with Peers
  • Integrated Meaningful Activity
  • Personal and Community Mobility
  • Informed Choice and Self Advocacy
  • Accessing Public Resources 

Donations:

The success of our programs depends on support from our community members and businesses. Your tax deductible gift means we can continue our unique and specialized attention to those with intellectual disabilities. Connections For Life is a non-profit organization registered with the State of California and a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS.
  • Call 707-455-1792 to donate household items 
  • Donate securities or make a planned gift 
  • Designate a United Way gift or ask your company to match your gift 
  • Become a volunteer

Donations to Connections For Life may be addressed to:

Connections For Life
419 Mason Street, Suite 109
Vacaville, CA 95688

For additional information, please contact:
Edith Thomas Executive Director
Phone: (707) 455-1792 ext. 202
Fax: (707) 455-1794
ethomas@connections4life.org

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