Associate Family Program @ Community Connections Inc.

Associate Family An Associate Family is a person(s) who supports the lives of individual(s) who have intellectual or other disabilities by providing a warm, homelike atmosphere, enhancing community involvement, and inclusion. Associate Families are typically responsible to provide a continuous, supportive, and safe environment. Approved Associate Families are committed to provide support, promote positive life choices, and to encourage independent living skills according to the individual’s ability. Individual(s) placed in an Associated Family homes, have the right to their independence, and should be provided with opportunities for personal decision making and self-determination. There are a number of funding sources that provide compensation for Associate Families. PEI Social Assistance Program (SA) and Disability Support Services (DSP) are commonly used according to client eligibility.