STRiVE Organization Services

The purpose of Family Support Services is to reduce, delay, or prevent out of home placement and to decrease stress on the families that often occurs as a result of supporting a family member with a developmental disability in the home. Services covered by FSS include: respite care, professional services, medical and dental expenses, transportation, client care, other individual expenses, assistive technology and home modification.

The Early Intervention program is for children birth to age three who have a developmental delay or disability. Services are designed around the child and family needs, concerns and priorities related to the development of the child & provided in natural learning environments such as the family home, child care setting, playgrounds, or other community settings.

The Residential Services program offers community-based living arrangements that are catered to the needs of each individual. Options include twelve supervised group homes, host homes and congregate apartments. Minimal support staff is also available for clients living independently in homes or apartments.

SLS is for clients who are 18 years and older, and living in their own homes or with their families. Services and support are tailored to meet the individual’s needs and circumstances, and to promote independence, integration and productivity. It is participant driven and offers choice in service providers.

STRiVE provides three different types of vocationally based employment related services to individuals with developmental disabilities. These programs are available to individuals living in STRiVE supported residencies as well as to individuals receiving residential services from another provider.

• Supported Community Small Group
• Pre-Vocational Services
• Specialized Habilitation Services and Supports

If you have any questions on these services please contact us.

The Behavior Health Department provides a variety of services available to persons served by Strive on the DD waiver. These services are provided to those who may need help and behavior supports and interventions. These services are targeted to help people live healthier lives in regard to their mind, body, and overall health. The Behavior team works with the IDT team to provide needed supports.

There are a variety of services that a person might need depending on his or her individual challenges. One person may need help with frustration, while another may be managing bipolar disorder – and another might need help with an increased level of anxiety, etc.