Home and Community Habilitation Support (Hab)

Work, social, and recreational activities are vital for everyone, including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These activities support the development of social skills and personal relationships, foster a sense of community, and bring enjoyment to daily life.

In-Home and Community Support is a direct-care service provided in home and community settings. The goal is to assist participants in acquiring, maintaining, and improving the independence skills necessary to live, work, and participate fully in community life.

Services include assistance, support, and guidance (through physical assistance, instruction, prompting, modeling, and reinforcement) in the following general areas:

• Self-care, health maintenance, and decision-making
• Home management and personal resource management
• Communication, mobility, and transportation
• Relationship development and socialization
• Personal adjustment and participation in community activities and functions
• Use of community resources

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Companion Services

Companion Services support participants who live in private homes with their family and/or caregivers. This service is designed to help participants engage more meaningfully in home and community life and may be delivered both in the home and in community settings, including at the participant’s competitive employment workplace. Staff provide supervision or assistance to ensure the participant’s health, safety, and well-being.

Companion Services are used in place of In-Home and Community Support when a habilitative outcome is not appropriate or feasible. For example, when the service primarily involves staff performing activities for the participant or supervising the participant rather than assisting the participant to learn, enhance, or maintain a skill.

Companions may supervise, assist, or perform activities for a participant that include grooming, household care, meal preparation and planning, assistance with ambulation, medication administration (in accordance with regulatory guidance), and socialization.

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Residential Services

A safe, welcoming, comfortable place to call home is essential for living a life of independence. We operate a number of homes located in welcoming neighborhoods. While each home is structured to meet individual needs and comply with state regulations, all of our homes provide high-quality services with the shared goal of supporting individuals to thrive at home and in their community.

Typical activities within a participant’s home may include (but are not limited to) personal care, cooking, interaction with housemates, developing relationships, participating in the ISP (Individualized Service Plan), budgeting and banking, and community activities.

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R.E.A.C.H. Program

The R.E.A.C.H. Program, offered by Not Forgotten Home and Community Services, is an Independent Living Skills Day Program designed specifically for adults with intellectual disabilities. We welcome participants who are motivated to learn and practice daily independent living skills.

Our goal is to help participants gain the skills needed for greater independence within a supportive and engaging environment. Participants develop practical, hands-on skills and take part in daily exercise in our on-site gym to promote physical fitness. The program also features a fully equipped apartment where individuals can practice essential tasks such as laundry, food preparation, and household maintenance.

Participants also gain real-world experience through community outings that build skills in a variety of settings. The program offers opportunities to practice basic office skills, explore creative activities such as gardening and plant care, and participate in wellness workshops that emphasize personal growth and well-being.

Our mission is to empower each participant with skills that foster independence, self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment.

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Studio Forget-Me-Not!

329 E. Main Street, Carnegie, PA

At Studio Forget-Me-Not!, our mission is to reshape perspectives by creating opportunities for artistic expression, growth, and connection. We are an inclusive art studio where individuals with special abilities can explore their artistic interests and strengths through a wide variety of classes and creative media.

Our approach celebrates each artist’s abilities, passions, and unique perspective while providing the support needed for success. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, we encourage confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging.

Next Level Program

The Next Level Program is part of Studio Forget-Me-Not! and is designed for artists who are ready to deepen their skills and pursue their artistic interests in a more independent studio environment. Artists work alongside professional instructors while developing a cohesive body of work and preparing for exhibitions and sales.

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