Individual & Community Services

Lifeworks Community Services Programs, for adults aged 18 and older, focus on health and well-being. Individual and Community Services comprises three areas:

Adult Family Care Program

The Adult Family Care Program is designed to allow individuals we serve to live in their homes with their families, allowing them to thrive. Funded through MassHealth, the family receives monthly visits by either a care manager or a registered nurse, and the designated caregiver receives compensation to support the individuals who are unable to attend a daily program in the community, but there are also those who hold jobs, volunteer, and access community events.

Individual Home Supports Program

The Individual Home Supports Program fosters independence and inclusion for people we support who live in their own home or apartment. Funded by the Department of Developmental Services, case managers support individuals who have varying levels of independence in the community with transportation training, job support, getting to medical appointments, shopping, and other activities of daily living as needed. The IHS team must be very flexible and ready to handle any type of situation. Case managers provide 6-12 hours of weekly support, which varies by individual.

Shared Living Program

The Shared Living Program supports individuals who live in a home setting with people in the community who are trained and compensated to become providers. Many individuals do not want to live in a traditional group home; they want the ability to become a part of a family and their community. Shared Living is a great way to allow an individual the ability to live with a non-family member and have 1:1 attention in a home setting. Many Lifeworks individuals have gone on vacations, become affiliated with local churches and neighbors through their Shared Living provider. A case manager supports both the individual and the provider with any needs or issues. One of our gentlemen says that he finally has the brother that he has always wanted! One of our ladies went to Hawaii with her provider and their family this past year!