How can parents find a group home to put a young adult in? They are not sure of the disability, but the young?

Question

adult isn't intelligent, and can't hold a job or learn how to drive.

Answer 1

I think it is important to find out what the disability is first. Homes are an unproductive environment for many people with special needs. The parents can develop their child's abilties at home.  email me if you need any info because u have alot of experience with this.

Answer 2

you have to prove they are disabled otherwise no group home would take them

this isn't a shelter for unwanted animals

we are talking about humans

Answer 3

Contact your County Department of MR/DD or State's Department of MR/DD.  Your State's Department of Job and Family Services (typically referrred to as "welfare Department").  Any of these offices should be able to direct you to testing sites and residential support options.  

Group Home's are typically great place for special needs individuals to learn new life skills and develope rewarding relationships with peers and in the community. Disregard what the first responder said.  Those cases are rare these days.

Answer 4

Isn't your child assigned a social service worker? My sister has Down's Syndrome and shortly after she turned 19 or 20 the state began checking up on her every year. The worker will ask both my parents and my sister what they want. They always ask if she would like to move out. They will help find a suitable home for the young adult. I would ask other parents what the group homes are like. I have worked at some that are great and some that are horrible places. It all depends on the workers. Good luck I know this is a difficult decision.

Answer 5

The Social Security Act of 2002 outlines some of the benefits that adults with disabilities can access. Here is part of the article, "services which are directed at the goals set forth in section 2001 include, but are not limited to, child care services, protective services for children and adults, services for children and adults in foster care, services related to the management and maintenance of the home, day care services for adults, transportation services, family planning services, training and related services, employment services, information, referral, and counseling services, the preparation and delivery of meals, health support services and appropriate combinations of services designed to meet the special needs of children, the aged, the mentally retarded, the blind, the emotionally disturbed, the physically handicapped, and alcoholics and drug addicts."

Most social services go through the state, so your bet is to go to the Social Security Administration Office in your area. They will help you tap into accessing group homes and other services available in your community. This person can also be eligible for social security benefits.

Your State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation can help with providing training or access to sheltered workshops.

Another place to look is at the Association for Retarded Citizens website. Many of their clients live in group homes and can help you go to the right place.

He is also eligible for Medicaid. This is a state and federal program in which the federal government provides matching funds.

Finally, check in to your states Mentally Retarded and Developmental Disabilities agency. They will help you find residential service.

Answer 6

dont put them in a group home leave them in ur home since they are a part of youre family my aunt and uncle put their daughter in one and she was beaten severly they brought her home and have never looked back. Leave them in youre home and love them having a special child is special belive it or not they do have feelings even if they can not express it