An Adult/Child Developmental Home is a licensed family home setting that provides support to an adult/child with developmental disabilities who is unable to live with their own family. These adults/children are placed by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and have a developmental disability that includes: cognitive/intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy. An ADH/CDH provider may provide support for up to three adults or children.
Process of placement & training- description coming soon...
DCS emergency placement
I/DD or DCS long term residence
Minimal requirement by the Department of Care Services and Economics Security/ Developmental Disabilities Division
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Be fingerprinted and complete a criminal background check
- Clear a Child /Adult Protective services check
- Submit a physician’s statement certifying his/her physical and emotional health
- Have the home inspected for safety and sanitation
- Smoke detectors in every bedroom
- Fenced pool/Jacuzzi/ any body of water 18” or deeper
- Guns must be locked separate from ammunition
- Have adequate bedroom and space in you home
- Have adequate transportation
- Provide Proof of:
- Drivers license
- Proof of insurance and registration
- Provide Proof of:
- Proof of rabies vaccination for all dogs
- Provide documentation of income that provides for the needs of your own family
- Have employment that is compatible with the child/adult’s schedule or supervision needs
- Complete a home study with CDLN’s developmental home specialist
- Maintain license in good standing by OLCR & CDLN’s requirements.
- Reimbursement for room & board and habilitation
Tax-Free Income
Monthly visit by Embrace Life HCBS
