Family Teaching Model

In this model, a family teaching couple lives next door to 3 consumers with an internal adjoining door between the two housing units (as in a duplex). The couple provides 75% of the support for the consumers, manage the building, and are the first to respond in an emergency. They build a close relationship with the consumers and work on behavior as well as training in areas promoting independence.  The family teaching model is a teaching program focused on building independence with appropriate support.

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PROS:

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• A community-based supportive living arrangement appropriate for high functioning consumers with only mild behaviors and without extreme medical or nursing issues.

CONS:

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• This option was offered to former residents of the Agnews Developmental Center and is not currently being offered to other Regional Center clients;
• Potential for burnout for caregivers if adult clients have ongoing behavior challenges.
  

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