SCL staff support skill-building and learning using activities your child enjoys and wants to do. By supporting your child’s self-directed learning, no one will do for your child what your child can accomplish on his or her own. Living and learning in your child’s community is an essential part of the SCL program. Even if you think there are no opportunities near your home, we can help you find them Improved communication, motor skills, and social skills are only a few of the goals covered in the SCL experience. Specific goal-setting combines your child’s life skill needs and personal dreams to create opportunities for independent living.

 

SCL OPPORTUNITIES

Below are some ideas to help you identify opportunities well-suited for SCL:

Daily Living Skills

• making a bed
• cooking a family meal
• cleaning his or her room
• learning laundry skills
  

Individual Advocacy

• registering to vote
• obtaining and using a library card
• understanding his or her rights
  

Community Participation

• developing a plan for volunteering
• participating in scouting or other youth/civic groups
• participating in a Parks and Recreation program
• learning skills to keep themselves and others safe
  

Socialization or Communication Goals

• taking classes at the YMCA
• planning a night out with friend
• attending a school dance or social function
• after-school activities
  

ELIGIBILITY
Your child must be eligible for BI (Brain Injury) or ID (Intellectual Disability) Home and Community Based Waiver Service. SCL services are based on your child’s needs. Your Case Manager can assist you in making a referral.