Expanding Horizons Community Services supports people with all levels of disabilities to live in their chosen community.  Staff duties and responsibilities vary from total care to giving direction and companionship.  Some individuals may require a more medically driven support program and some individuals may need behavioral support while still others need companionship and assistance in accessing their community.

• All staff certified in medication administration, CPR, and First Aid.
• Staff will make medical appointments and accompany, if required.
• Assistance with all personal care needs as necessary.
• Special dietary needs addressed.
• Housekeeping provided, if necessary.
• Activities and trips organized according to individual's interests.
• Training programs where self-esteem and independence is encouraged.
• Staff are fully qualified with on-going training provided.
• All employees are professionals with a heart for people.
• Emotional security, optimal health and protection from harm are the priority.

• A person-centered environment
• Staff members developing and maintaining positive relationships
• Individuals making choices
• Staff teaching behavioral expectations
• Individuals practicing behavioral expectations
• Staff going the extra mile for clients
• Staff members, clients, families creating solutions together.

• Are you okay?
• Can you do this even if you don't really want to?
• How can you take care of yourself better?
• I know this is hard for you
• It's okay to have a problem.  It's not okay to be stuck in it.
• How can we fix this problem?
• What could we do better next time?
• I know you can do it!
• Good thinking!
• Good plan!

Fees and Funding
Each person contributes to his or her stay in a residential program from benefits received (usually SSI/SSD) and/or wages earned. In many cases this contribution covers only a very small part of the cost. State funds make up the remainder. Families are not responsible for paying for residential services.  * The Home and Community-based Medicaid Waiver is a funding source for which most of our residential people are approved.