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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
CHGS offers Community Engagement services to adults with developmental disabilities in the Hampton Roads region and Suffolk County Virginia. This service is tailored to support clients in accessing a vast range of activities of their choice in the community. In Addition to helping our client being more involved in the community learning new and fun ways to social with people in their community.
How it works:
Clients start by choosing which days they want to participate in the program. The avenge week runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday), but this can be customized based on the interests and constraints of each client. Clients will then meet with our Executive Director and Program Managers to develop a schedule of activities that they want to participate in. Some examples that clients could chose include: volunteering at local charities, participating in public events, maintaining relationships with family and friends, trips to the beach, restaurants, local shops, parks, Heritage museum, naval museum, riding the James Town Ferry, libraries and community centers. Once a schedule has been determined, clients can begin meeting with one of our trained Direct Support Professionals to go out to their chosen activities and will be supported in developing the skills needed to participate in these activities as independently, as possible. Clients will be in a group no larger than Four clients per Direct Support Professional.
CHGS offers Community Engagement services to adults with developmental disabilities in the Hampton Roads region and Suffolk County Virginia. This service is tailored to support clients in accessing a vast range of activities of their choice in the community. In Addition to helping our client being more involved in the community learning new and fun ways to social with people in their community.
How it works:
Clients start by choosing which days they want to participate in the program. The avenge week runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday), but this can be customized based on the interests and constraints of each client. Clients will then meet with our Executive Director and Program Managers to develop a schedule of activities that they want to participate in. Some examples that clients could chose include: volunteering at local charities, participating in public events, maintaining relationships with family and friends, trips to the beach, restaurants, local shops, parks, Heritage museum, naval museum, riding the James Town Ferry, libraries and community centers. Once a schedule has been determined, clients can begin meeting with one of our trained Direct Support Professionals to go out to their chosen activities and will be supported in developing the skills needed to participate in these activities as independently, as possible. Clients will be in a group no larger than Four clients per Direct Support Professional.
Accessibility: All of CHGS Staff are trained in transferring clients, using Hoyer lifts, stair lifts, wheelchairs and ramps, as needed.
Expertise: Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home Services Direct Support Professionals are all trained and assessed on a six-month basis during the first years of employment and annual after the first year of employment to meet DBHDS’ standards in the following advanced competencies::
Autism Supports
Behavioral Supports
Health and G-Tube Supports
Medication Support
Mental Health Support
Eligibility:
Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and receiving the Community Living Waiver through Medicaid. If you are unsure of your waiver status, please contact your Support Coordinator or local Community Service Board (provide links).
Areas Served:
CHGS is Open to individuals with a pickup location in Williamsburg, Newport News, Downtown Newport News, Hampton, or Suffolk County. If you live outside of these areas, we may still be able to provide service if a pickup location is agreed upon inside one of these cities.
Pricing:
Residents in our Community Engagement service are responsible for their own meals and personal shopping. Clients are not charged any fees by CHGS for this service.
Community Engagement
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Group Home Service
Group Home Service
Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home Services provides support and serivices to adults with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Caring Heart Home Health and Group Homes Services Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are trained to assist residents with daily meal preparation, hygiene needs, participation in community activities, in activities, medication management and in the completion of all outcomes outlined in their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). These support services are intended to train and assist each resident in attaining the communication and functional skills necessary to live in their community and reach their full potential. Below are some of the highlights and key pieces of information for our group homes:
Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home Services provides support and serivices to adults with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Caring Heart Home Health and Group Homes Services Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are trained to assist residents with daily meal preparation, hygiene needs, participation in community activities, in activities, medication management and in the completion of all outcomes outlined in their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). These support services are intended to train and assist each resident in attaining the communication and functional skills necessary to live in their community and reach their full potential. Below are some of the highlights and key pieces of information for our group homes:
Program cost: All living expense are based on the residents needs and go towards the rent of each resident's room and groceries. All other services that we provide are covered by the Community Living Waiver.
Accessibility: All of Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home Services Staff member are trained in transferring clients, using Hoyer lifts, stair lifts, wheelchairs and ramps, adaptive equipment as needed.
Expertise: Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home Services Direct Support Professionals are all trained and assessed on a six-month basis during the first years of employment and annual after the first year of employment to meet DBHDS’ standards in the following advanced competencies:
Autism Supports
Behavioral Supports
Health and G-Tube Supports
Medication Support
Menta Health Supports
Private Bedroom: All residents will have their own private bedroom and will never share a bedroom.
Transportation: We provide transportation to all medical appointments and activities.
Supervision: We provide 24/7 supervision, unless requested otherwise or states in their isp meetings.
Medication Management: Our staff are trained in medication management and administration by a Virginia Board of Nursing-certified Registered Nurse. We also will monitor and order renewals for all prescriptions. CEO will do a six-month assessment to ensure that continues to meet the expectation of Caring Heart Home Health and Group Home services and the expectation by a Virginia Board of Nursing-certified Registered Nurse.
Meal Preparation: We provide at least three nutritious meals and Three snacks per day. We accommodate any dietary restrictions and will work with residents to plan meals on a monthly basis that they find appealing. All meals are cooked fresh daily with ingredients purchased from local grocery stores.
Network of service providers: If new to the area or looking for a particular type of specialist, we can recommend other services if needed. We’ve helped residents find all kinds of specialists including behavioral support, psychiatry, wound care, podiatry, ENT, neurological, in-home nursing, and primary care physicians, just to name a few.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Phone
757-232-2074 or 816-878-2615
Email:
caringheartstaffingangency@gmail.com
Office Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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