Regal Group Homes is an agency that contracts with DDD to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. These services may be coordinated through a support coordination agency or through the Individual (or authorized family members).

COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT
Services that provide direct support and assistance for participants, with or without the caregiver present , in or out of the participant’s residence, to achieve and/or maintain the outcomes of increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in his/her Service Plan. Community-Based Supports are delivered one-on-one with a participant and may include but are not limited to: assistance with community-based activities and assistance to, as well as training and supervision of, individuals as they learn and perform the various tasks that are included in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.

COMMUNITY INCLUSION
Services provided outside of a participant’s home that support and assist participants in educational, enrichment, or recreational activities as outlined in his/her Service Plan that are intended to enhance inclusion in the community. Community Inclusion Services are delivered in a group setting not to exceed six (6) individuals.

RESPITE
Services provided to participants unable to care for themselves are furnished on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally provide care for the participant. Respite may be provided in the participant’s home, a DHS-licensed group home, or another community-based setting approved by DHS. Some settings, such as a hotel, may be approved by the State for use when options using other settings have been exhausted.

TRANSPORTATION
Offered in order to enable participants to gain access to services, activities, and resources, as specified by the Service Plan. This service is offered in addition to medical transportation required under 42 CFR §431.53 and transportation services under the State Plan, defined at 42 CFR §440.170(a) (if applicable), and does not replace them.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (IN-HOME / OUT OF HOME)
Individual Supports are services that provide direct support and assistance for participants, with or without the caregiver present, in or out of the participant’s residence, to achieve and/or maintain the outcomes of increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in his/her Service Plan. Individual Supports may include but are not limited to assistance with community-based activities and assistance to, as well as training and supervision of, individuals as they learn and perform the various tasks that are included in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (RESIDENTIAL)
Individual Supports are services that provide direct support and assistance for participants, with or without the caregiver present, in or out of the participant’s residence, to achieve and/or maintain the outcomes of increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in his/her Service Plan. Individual Supports may include but are not limited to assistance with community-based activities and assistance to, as well as training and supervision of, individuals as they learn and perform the various tasks that are included in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (IN-HOME OR VIA ZOOM TUTORING BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS)
Math, spelling, phonics, reading, etc.

Eligibility	Must live in Mercer County
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Music / Dance / Theater Recreation / Social / Sports Community Community Education Community Service Drop In / Community Center Volunteer Opportunities Education Adult Education / Literacy Educational Services Tutoring / Enrichment Employment / Training Independent Living Skill Program Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Child Care / After School Grandparenting Respite Care Respite Care, Out of Home/Recreational Seasonal Programs Back to School / Backpack Program Holidays Summer Camp Summer Jobs
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Transition Planning
Payment Options	Medicaid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans

Last Updated: 04/10/24