Independence

Many individuals currently receiving services from the Supported Community Living Initiative seem to value their involvement with it and have grown into more positive people. After developing a circle of support, each person gains more trust and understanding of others desire to help them and they feel even more motivated to succeed. Eventually, the process evolves where they move into a new home and possibly find employment in a field of their choice.
One particular person whom I’ve met over the past couple weeks couldn’t be happier living on his own. He compares group home living with living in his own apartment by the difference in his meals. While living in a group home, a meal was prepared each day according to the menu. Now that he lives in his own apartment, he is taken grocery shopping and able to choose his food each day.
Another individual talks about his job managing his own money. While having one’s own apartment comes with many positives, there are a few other things which add to living on your own such as paying bills. It may be tiring holding a regular job but in order to support yourself it needs to be done.
The Supported Community Living Initiative not only helps people find alternative housing that best fits their wants and needs but it also prepares individuals for a life on their own. It reminds people of their importance in this world and encourages them to be all they can be.