Family Support Services program brochure

Chester County

Family Support Services

Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live, work and fully participate in their community through a variety of in-home and community services including activities of daily living.

The program services individuals throughout their lifespan and focuses on ensuring growth and success in social and communication skills, health and safety and other individualized goals.

610-696-8090, ext. 258

Ensuring Success The Arc of Chester County has three main components that support ensuring a successful outcome with an individual receiving Family Support Services.

1 an individualized service plan is developed

for the participant outlining personal goals and outcomes within a specified timeline.

2 the services provided are recorded, and assessed in accordance with The Arc’s Quality Management Plan.

3 The Arc of Chester County executes an

annual satisfaction survey of its services to all participants and/or the family of the participant. These steps and the key performance indicators captured, assessed, and evaluated ensure quality service delivery and participant success.

In-Home & Community Suppor

Family Support Services provides individuals with dis and community-based services in one-on-one and gr person and family’s individual needs.

In-Home and Community Supports such as daily living skills, money management, meal preparation, healthcare assistance, accessing community resources, pre-employment activities, and social, civic, and volunteer opportunities are identified and tailored to meet the needs of each individual and family. Services are provided to individuals with disabilities living in a private home and give important relief and respite to caregivers and aging parents. The services are provided by skilled and qualified staff and focus on improving and growing activities of daily living, social and communication skills, pre-employment, and individual goals, while addressing any behavior support needs.

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The Arc of Chester County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of others to help close the funding gap between what individuals with disabilities and their families need and what public sources fund.

Donations, no matter the size, are greatly needed and appreciated.

To donate, please visit: arcofchestercounty.org

For more information, please call the Director of Family Support Services: 610-696-8090, ext. 258

900 Lawrence Drive West Chester, PA 19380

610-696-8090

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