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our core members are family
Are you looking for a home for yourself or someone you love with intellectual disabilities?
L’Arche Erie welcomes adults with intellectual disabilities (core members) who require a broad range of support. When L’Arche welcomes a new core member, we anticipate that the individual will live in L’Arche for life.
For that reason, openings in our eight homes are infrequent and we move through the selection process carefully.
Provided Services
Residential
Core members reside in various homes across Erie, Millcreek, Fairview, Lake City, and Girard. Each home accommodates between 2 to 4 core members. For any inquiries regarding these residential arrangements, please contact Meghan Moyer at MMoyer@larcheerie.org.
Respite
Respite care is a service designed to provide temporary relief to caregivers. It offers a break to caregivers from their caregiving responsibilities and helps ensure the well-being of their loved one with an intellectual disability. Respite care involves trained professionals or specialized caregivers who have experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. The services provided may include personal care, supervision, assistance with daily activities, social engagement, and recreational activities tailored to the specific needs of the individuals. Respite care for individuals with intellectual disabilities aims to promote their independence, social inclusion, and overall quality of life while providing caregivers with much-needed rest and support.
Respite services are direct services that are provided to supervise and support individuals living in private homes on a short term basis for planned or emergency situations, giving the person(s) normally providing care a period of relief that may be scheduled or due to an emergency. Respite can be arranged for just a day, several days, or up to 31 calendar days in one year, depending on the needs of the caregiver and the care recipient.
How to apply:
To apply, please contact your Supports Coordinator to let s/he know you would like respite services. You would then complete the L'Arche Erie referral form. Planned respite needs to be referred to L'Arche at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to booking.
Questions?
Please send referrals to Dr. Rochelle Von Hof at Commleader@larcheerie.org
For questions about respite, please reach out to Matthew Washek at Respite@larcheerie.org
Another alternative is Lifesharing
Lifesharing means living with and sharing life experiences with supportive persons who form a caring household. Lifesharing is recognized as both a close personal relationship and a place to live. Lifesharing Providers offer individuals the opportunity to be part of a family and to participate in community life. Lifesharing Providers and individuals are carefully matched and supported by qualified professionals to achieve the person's program objectives.
For any inquiries contact Tim Bailey TBailey@larcheerie.org or Crystal Ciallella CCiallella@larcheerie.org.
Eligibility Requirements for Services
A number of factors go into the decision, including whether the prospective core person is interested in living in an intentional community. We do not discriminate based on cultural, religious, or financial background.
L’Arche Erie accepts two different waivers: Community and Consolidated. To find out more information about either option or to apply for a waiver, please visit the Erie County Care Management website.
If you are interested in more information or have questions about living at L’Arche, please contact us.