Individualized home supports
Stronger skills.
A shared family approach.
IHS with family training supports skill-building for a person and/or their family, with the goal of supporting life in the family home.
Learn together
A plan the family can put into practice.
Families bring knowledge of the person’s preferences, routines and strengths. A training conversation can turn that knowledge into practical steps to try together.
This option is for eligible children and adults living in their family home. Training is the primary focus, with support included when authorized.
Start with a shared question.
“What would make this part of our day work better for everyone?”
Bring that question to your planning conversation. Your goals and assessed needs help guide what happens next.
Ideas for your planning conversation
Make room for everyday progress.
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A consistent approach
Discuss cues and routines the family can practice together.
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More confident communication
Explore ways to recognize preferences and support everyday choices.
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Practice between visits
Talk about how a new strategy could fit naturally into family life.
Is this the right IHS option?
Ask your case manager to review your age, living arrangement and training needs. DHS has additional criteria and exclusions, including for licensed foster care and residential service families.
Make the everyday more workable
One routine. A shared plan.
Imagine a family that wants a less rushed morning. A planning conversation might explore what the person prefers, where the routine gets difficult and what one small change could be tried.
Notice
Understand the routine
Talk about what already works, what feels difficult and how the person expresses preferences. The person’s own perspective belongs in the conversation.
Practice
Choose a manageable step
Consider a simple reminder, a different sequence or another way to explain the task. Discuss how family members could use the same approach.
Reflect
See what feels useful
Compare experiences, recognize what helped and decide what to keep or adjust. The aim is an approach the person and family can understand.
Bring the people who know the routine.
Before a conversation, think about who is involved in daily life and who the person wants included. Share communication preferences, cultural considerations and what the family hopes will become easier.
Family involvement does not replace the person’s voice. Make space for their choices, comfort and pace throughout planning.
Let’s connect
Your next step starts with a conversation.
Tell us what matters to you. Let’s explore how Guardian can help.