What is Independent Living Services?...Arc Fresno's Independent Living Services Program (ILS) was established as a service to developmentally disabled individuals in Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties. Utilizing a Person Centered Plan to establish individualized training services and needs, ILS provides individuals with the opportunity to acquire the functional skills necessary for successful independent living.

Individualized Services for Success:
An array of support services and guidance are offered in the following areas:

• Menu Planning and Meal Preparation
• Money Management
• Housekeeping and Laundry
• Self Advocacy
• Hygiene and Grooming
• Shopping and Utilizing Community Resources
• Personal and Medical Needs
• Socialization and Interpersonal Relationships
• Securing a Residence
• Responsibilities as a Renter and Neighbor
• Crisis Intervention

ILS also works in conjunction with:

Phase II
For individuals who have successfully completed Phase I of the program or have experience living independently and have been assessed as not requiring intensive training. Specific areas for additional training and goals are established by the individual and support staff.

Parenting
A specialized program for parents with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include, but are not limited to: building parenting skills, developing appropriate parent/child relationships, linking families to the appropriate community resources, nutritional guidance and cooking, budgeting and housekeeping.

Referral and Acceptance
Referrals to the ILS program are made primarily by the Central Valley Regional Center, although services can be secured privately. An entry meeting and evaluation are conducted with each new program participant and support staff to establish service needs.

Criteria for acceptance into the program are as follows:

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