Opportunity Foundation

Residential Support Services are provided to people with disabilities by trained Direct Support Professionals (DSP) at the person's home in Williston, Stanley, or Tioga. On average, each DSP is responsible for providing individualized supports to approximately 3 people. A Supports Intensity Scale (SIS Assessment) is used to identify the level of support needs for each person and to determine the State Developmental Disabilities Service Funding piece. Residential Support Services is provided to people who require some level of ongoing daily support. Residential Services are designed to assist with and develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills that improve the person's ability to independently reside and participate in their community.

Family Support Services provides support to a family to meet the excess care needs related to their child's disability. Family Support Services provides a respite when the primary caregiver is not present or when the primary caregiver is present and needs a second pair of hands to assist in activities of daily living and maintaining health and safety.

Work Support Services are provided to people who have disabilities by trained Direct Support Professionals (DSP) at our businesses in Williston, Stanley and Tioga. On average, each DSP is responsible for providing individualized supports to approximately 3 people. A Supports Intensity Scale (SIS Assessment) is used to identify the level of support needs for each person and to determine the State Developmental Disabilities Service Funding piece. Meaningful employment is an integral part of adult's lives. It is the means to economic self-sufficiency and independence by building self-esteem and enabling each person to have a desirable lifestyle. It is the intent of Work Support Services to provide each person an opportunity to take their place in our nation's workforce as a contributing member. It is to this end we provide a choice of meaningful work based on individual interests and skills. This is accomplished at our businesses: Daily Addiction Coffeehouse, Wise Penny Thrift Store, Second Opportunity Restore, Bakin' a Difference, and OSOM Carwash all located in Williston; Homestead Treasures in Tioga and Hidden Treasures/Tri-Jens Coffee in Stanley.

Infant Development Services is only available to infants/toddlers age birth through two years of age. This service is a home-based, family focused service that provides information, support, and training to assist primary caregiver(s) in maximizing the child's development utilizing a parent-coaching model. Infant Development professionals work with primary caregivers to identify and adapt natural learning opportunities that occur during daily family and community routines.

Guardianship Services. People who receive this service have a Court Appointed Guardian, and at times, also a representative payee. The person they are guardian for cannot have a developmental disability.