I'm needing help with getting informationn for my mentally handicap sister. I know I'm not a mom but our mom is not a part of our lives. She is 21 years old and hasn't been in school for about 7 years. She has the mind of a 8 year old, she has trouble communicating but can speak fine. She has no physical issues.
For the past several years my dad was doing nothing for her. Now he is allowing, myself and my sister step in. We are clueless on what to do with an adult child!!!
We are look for both now and future. She is would be able to work possibly at a grocery store bagging or pushing carts but would need supervison. Yet we feel she is not ready to do something like this since for 7 plus years she has not done anything like life skills and stuff. We are also looking long term torwards when Dad can't take care of her, and not sure if any of our siblings will be able to in the future.
Right now we are trying to get her on Social Security, but I was wondering if there is an other resources out there for her. To teach life skills and normal every day stuff.
I know this is alot of info, I'm just feel like a fish out of water trying to help her. My new stepmom is from another country and is more clueless then us.
Oh and thanks for allowing non-mom to join and ask question, but with my sister I help raise her for many years.
Jacqueline
Hi Jacqueline It's a good
Hi Jacqueline
It's a good step to first try to get her on Social Security. You didn't mention a diagnosis on here. Check out the state Dept of Developmental Disabilities website at https://www.azdes.gov/ddd/. There is a link on the left that says 'eligibility/ make a referral.' It will depend if she has a qualifying diagnosis as to if she is accepted. You may get her primary care physician to make a referral based on a qualifying diagnosis.
If she is approved, they have what is called habilitation services that could help with teaching of life skills, etc. They also have homes that she may be placed at if she qualifies (in the future).
Everything is a process here and may take some time. Perseverance will be needed! Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions :)
Kelly
KiKaMom
Try calling Inteli-Care it's
Try calling Inteli-Care it's a state funded program that helps people who are developmentally disabled. They have a program that they will go into your home or wherever she is staying and help teach her life skills to become a more independent person. 480-969-5480 they can also probably give you more information about other things.
Lisa - Mom to her spunky little Scarlette
Not a mom. But I am very
Not a mom. But I am very familiar with This situation. I work for Independence Plus, Inc. www.indplus.org. The first thing to do. contact AZDES/DDD. Get her approved for funding from the state. Then Maybe get her into a day program. The funding thru state will assist, if you want to place her in either a Group home or A ADH (Adult Developmental Home). I would recomend a ADH home myself.
I am willing to help if more is needed.