Family Support Services

Family Support Services uses a family centered approach to provide services to children with special needs, from age three to high school graduation. These services can include respite care, tutoring, community skills, behavior management support, play groups, family education, and enhancements of physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Each family is involved in developing the child’s plan and evaluating the support services used. For more information call Deanna Hodges at 660-882-5576 ext. 122.

Individual Supports Program

The Individual Supports Program is a day habilitation program that provides supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities. These supports include community inclusion activities, volunteer opportunities, and assistance with daily living tasks. Activities and supports are structured to meet specific individual needs, and focus on engagement, independence and choice. For further information, contact ISP Coordinator, Sara Carinder, at 660-882-5576, ext. 132.

Community Living Services

UOI offers group homes and Independent Supported Living (ISL) for individuals with developmental disabilities. A variety of services are implemented to maximize clients’ independence in daily living skills, personal health and safety, socialization, communication, recreation and skills exploration, UOI has seven residential locations in Boonville:

• Carla House, Grayling House, Shepard House and Weyland House-ISL homes
• Hillcrest House -A group home which serves 8 individuals
• Pioneer House- A five person group home
• Village Green Apartments-A semi-independent, supported living apartment program which serves 10 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.

Life Skills

Community Living Services also offers Life Skills. This program is for individuals with disabilities who live in the community. Life skills staff provide a range of supports to help the individual lead a more independent, healthy and successful life.

For further information, contact Cara Johnson, Manager of Community Services, at 660 882 5576 ext. 2105