Program areas at JFGH
Makom community living supports (cls) offer residential supports to 100 people through Group Homes and alternative living units in which as few as one person and as many as five people live. In those environments and around the community, supports are designed and delivered to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities aligned with each person's needs and aspirations. Supports include but are not limited to a range of activities of daily living, social and relationship supports, home and community access, transportation, health and healthy living, and more.
Meaningful opportunities for successful transitions (most): a one-year individualized program of activities and training designed to facilitate successful transition of young adults with disabilities into the adult community. The program serves as a portal for individuals and their families, through which they are introduced and integrated into a broad range of community resources. The program focuses on facilitating outcomes for participants in three domains including self-sufficiency (independent living and safety skills), community (social skills, transportation, and recreation), and vocation (employment, education, vocational training, day habilitation).each of the three locations for the most program can accommodate up to 15 participants receiving supports on a 1:4 participant to staffing ratio except for those who need 1:1 supports.
In-home supports: supports to individuals with disabilities who own or rent their own residential dwelling. Makom provides and manages support staff in accordance with the person's needs. Supports include, but are not limited to, personal needs, household chores, food shopping and transportation, recreational activities, and money management. During fy2023, Makom provided in-home support services to 50 individuals.
Mypad-rentals to individuals with iid.mypad leasing: provide affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Other programs includes clinical supports and other miscellaneous programs for persons with idd.