Supported Family Living (SFL)

Supported Family Living (SFL) is a person-centered residential service that allows individuals with developmental disabilities or TBI to live in a family-style home while receiving the daily support they need to be safe, healthy, and successful. The individual lives with a trained caregiver—either in the caregiver’s home or in the individual’s own family home—while maintaining dignity, independence, and a sense of belonging.

At Unity Developmental Disabilities Care Center (UDDCC), our SFL program focuses on creating a stable, nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. Caregivers receive extensive training and ongoing agency support to ensure high-quality care and compliance with DHHS requirements.

Supported Family Living includes assistance with:

• Daily living skills (bathing, grooming, dressing, hygiene)
   
• Meal preparation and nutrition support
   
• Medication assistance and health monitoring
   
• Behavioral and emotional support
   
• Transportation and community participation
   
• Household routines and personal safety
   
• Skill-building and independence development
   

UDDCC ensures each SFL provider receives:

• Comprehensive training (CPR/First Aid, Mandt, documentation, medication protocols, etc.)
   
• Ongoing supervision and quality assurance
   
• 24/7 agency support for emergencies
   
• Guidance on documentation, ISP goals, and daily notes
   
• Regular home visits and compliance checks
   

Supported Family Living gives individuals the opportunity to grow in a stable home environment, develop meaningful relationships, and participate fully in community life while receiving the care and structure they need.