Individual Support

Empowering adults to live independently in the community

KDC’s in-home assistance ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities are community members, too.

Program Overview

KDC’s Individual Support program is personalized for each adult to promote growth through skill-building, and to build and sustain their connections within the community. KDC creates individual support plans to address specific needs and to minimize individual risks.

Our Difference

Every individual is the hero of their own story. We’re one partner in the journey.

Services We Offer

KDC staff members provide support in the home and community, at times that work best for each individual.

Services may include

  • Nutrition education, along with meal planning and preparation
  • Coordination of and transportation to medical services
  • Initial application and re-eligibility of benefits, including Social Security, MassHealth, SNAP (nutrition assistance), and affordable housing

Supported Living can help with

  • Physical fitness and wellness
  • Money management and budgeting
  • Daily living skills development and practice
  • Social and recreation support in the community

Staff Excellence

KDC ensures that all caregivers (whether provider or other staff) receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training: CPR/First Aid Certification, Human Rights DPPC, and additional, tailored trainings depending upon the individual needs of the care recipient.

Our Individual Support staff members have experience planning with adults with developmental disabilities to reach individual goals. Plus, they are experts in the local community, to help KDC individuals connect with other resources and opportunities

Who We Serve

Our Individual Support program serves individuals with developmental disabilities individuals ages 22 and older, who, because of medical and/or cognitive challenges, are unable to live independently.

We are here for you

Contact Us

To inquire about Individual Support, please fill in your information in the “We Are Here For You” form. Your submission will go directly to a program staff person who will reach out to you. You may also email individualsupports@kdc.org or call 774.352.1318