Sharing More Than a Home
In Structured Family Caregiving, our trained caregivers welcome individuals with disabilities into their homes and involve them in their everyday family lives.
Structured Family Caregiving
About Structured Family Caregiving
In comparing shared living to other programs or providers, here are some things to consider:
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- Structured family caregiving is ideal for people who want to live in a family environment. The caregiver, also known as a householder, provides supervision and support to the individual as well as integrating him or her into the family. They share meals, attend events, and spend time in a family setting.
- Compared to other supported living settings with different staff taking various shifts, the householder can develop a deeper relationship with the individuals they support. This consistent level of care can help prevent or resolve concerns such as health issues or behavior changes.
- Householders must respond to the needs of the adult entrusted to their care; collaborate with the case manager, family, physician, Easterseals Northeast Indiana caseworker, and any others involved in the individual’s support team; help the individual stay active and engaged in social and community activities; record daily notes regarding the individual’s progress toward goals; and attend client team meetings quarterly or as needed.
- The householder and prospective care recipient meet and learn about each other before placement to ensure a successful transition.
- All householders receive extensive training and must meet the qualifications of our Direct Support Professionals, and although they can be a family member of the individual, they cannot be the individual’s spouse or legal guardian.
- Homes and householders are certified by Easterseals Northeast Indiana prior to placing an individual in the home.
- All staff are CPR-certified and trained on first aid and dispensing medication. Also, each staff member is trained on each individual’s specific information.
Service Locations
Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Fort Wayne
For more information about enrolling in services, please contact us at agencyintakes@esarc.org or 260.456.4534
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
4919 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260.456.4534
Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Angola
For more information about enrolling in services, please contact us at agencyintakes@esarc.org or 260.456.4534.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
907 S Wayne St, Angola, IN 46703
260.665.9408
Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Columbia City
For more information about enrolling in services, please contact us at agencyintakes@esarc.org or 260.456.4534.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
333 N Oak St, Columbia City, IN 46725
260.244.9331
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