Community Transition

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This service provides essential, one-time financial support to cover household start-up costs for individuals transitioning from an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFIID) or from a qualifying stay in a nursing facility into a community-based living arrangement under the Individual Options (IO) waiver.

The transition from a facility-based setting to independent or supported community living represents a major life change and an important step toward greater independence, autonomy, and quality of life. However, this move often involves significant initial expenses, especially for those who may not have personal belongings or financial resources to furnish and equip a new home. This is where household start-up assistance becomes vital.

Eligible individuals can receive funding to help purchase necessary items for setting up a safe, comfortable, and functional living environment. These start-up costs may include, but are not limited to, basic furniture (such as a bed, table, or seating), kitchenware, cleaning supplies, linens, small appliances, and other essential household items needed to establish a new residence. The assistance is intended to ensure that individuals have the basic tools and furnishings required to live safely and with dignity in the community.

This support is more than just financial—it reflects a broader commitment to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live in settings of their choice, surrounded by community supports and opportunities. By easing the financial burden of relocation, this service helps to eliminate one of the biggest barriers to leaving institutional care and supports the individual's successful transition into a more person-centered, community-based lifestyle.

In summary, this one-time household start-up cost assistance is a key component of the IO waiver’s commitment to supporting individuals as they move toward independence, community inclusion, and a better quality of life outside of institutional care.