Support In Home/Community
Whether home is with a relative, in an apartment, or in a house with housemates, we're there to support your independence.
What We Do
We assist persons with disabilities in gaining the skills needed to successfully participate in their community. The following is a list of just a few of the skills we'll focus on.
- Supporting you in maintaining a clean, safe home
- Building positive relationships - with your neighbors and other community members
- Encouraging good nutrition and health
- Developing a network of friends and ways to structure your social/leisure time
Settings
| INTERMITTENT | daily | Group home |
|  |  |  |
| Amount of support | As needed.
Few hours a day -
a few hours each week. | As needed.
Hours and days based
upon individual need. | As needed.
Hours and days based
upon individual need. |
| Number of housemates | 0+
(number chosen
by you) | 2-3 | 8-10 |
| Roommate selection process | You determine. | You and
your team. | You and
your team. |
| Home selection process | You determine. | We'll help you find options, you choose your home. Homes are in neighborhoods close to public transportation for easy access and community participation. | Limited number available, based on need and availability. Homes are in neighborhoods close to public transportation for easy access and community participation. |
| Number of sites EPI serves | >XXX | >XX | <X |
What's New
EPI Partners with Hawkeye Community College to open a child care center! Read here.
Chris Sparks Receives ANCOR's Public Policy Award: read more here.
Congratulations to Shannon Henson: Iowa's DSP of the Year!
Check out our virtual tour within a residential setting.
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To Whom it May Concern:
"I appreciate all of the help EPI has been doing with me emotionally. My staff is a very loveable, kind person. She does an amazing job with me. Even when I'm mad, she works on changing my mood to being happy."
~ written by a person served