Group Home for Adults and Children with IDD or DD
A group home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a licensed residence where a small number of children or adults live with trained staff who support daily living, routines, communication, and community participation.
Reviewed by Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN
What's Included
- A residential home shared with a small number of housemates
- Support with daily living skills, routines, and personal care
- Behavioural and communication support tailored to each resident
- Coordination with schools, day programmes, therapies, and clinicians
- Help taking part in work, recreation, and community life
- Staffing levels set by each resident's assessed support needs
Who It's For
Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who need daily support in a residential setting, and families planning long-term care beyond what they can provide at home.
Understanding Group Home for Adults and Children with IDD or DD
This is a distinct service from senior care, with its own funding, its own licensing, and its own workforce. It appears in this directory because some providers operate both, not because the two are interchangeable.
Support is organised around the individual rather than around age. A plan typically covers daily living skills, communication, behaviour support, health needs, and participation in school, work, or day programmes, and it is reviewed as the person's needs change.
Placement is normally arranged through a state developmental disabilities agency or a regional authority rather than by contacting a home directly, and it is generally funded through Medicaid waiver programmes rather than private pay.
Eligibility, waiting lists, funding, and the rules governing these homes differ substantially by state. The state agency administering the relevant waiver is the reliable source for how the process works in a given area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is group home for adults and children with idd or dd?
A group home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a licensed residence where a small number of children or adults live with trained staff who support daily living, routines, communication, and community participation.
Who is group home for adults and children with idd or dd for?
Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who need daily support in a residential setting, and families planning long-term care beyond what they can provide at home.
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How to Get Group Home for Adults and Children with IDD or DD
Enter a city and state below to find home care providers in the Care Across America directory who serve that area. Contact them directly to ask whether they offer group home for adults and children with idd or dd and to get pricing for your situation.