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The
purpose of Community Living
Intake
and Client Services
Intake
- Foothills AIM Society continues to provide leading edge service
to the South Calgary Region. In light of this fact, we are often
contacted by people inquiring about our Society as an option for
themselves or for someone they know. If it is determined that FAIM
has something to offer a person and the criteria outlined by PDD
is met, then the intake process begins.
Much
discussion occurs with the person and their support network to
design the type of services desired. If FAIM is unable to utilize
designated contract funding to implement the desired support
model, then an application for IFP funding is submitted to PDD.
Throughout
the year, all people involved with FAIM have the opportunity to
participate in a Person Centered Planning meeting. This is an
opportunity to put more detail into the design of services and
gives much direction in assisting a person achieve what they want
in life.
They
also have the opportunity to give feedback through a Quality of
Life survey. This is their chance to reflect on how FAIM’s
services are impacting them. It gives the agency direction based
on the thoughts and feelings of those supported.
Outreach
The purpose of Outreach is to
empower individuals to be competent and knowledgeable in order to
live as independently as possible. Individual needs and
desires determine the type and amount of support given.
Support is provided together with the opportunity to learn through
life experience.
Outreach strives to provide
quality service in which individuals are included in all decision
making and problem solving processes in order to meet the demands
of daily living in the community.
Some examples of support
include:
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Advocacy
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Menu planning and grocery
shopping
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Budgeting
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Transportation when needed
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Access to community supports
such as, food bank, counseling services, etc.
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Emotional support, crisis
management and mediation in times of need
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Support at doctor's or other
appointments
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Government contacts such as
submitting pay stubs to AISH, income tax
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Access to education needs
such as Literacy for Life, GED
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We assist with parenting
skills and facilitate communications between agencies involved
Special Projects
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Community Kitchen
that has operated successfully for 1.5 years. The intent
of the project was to help people with living expenses and to
provide an opportunity to develop cooking skills and get to
know other people. On average main course meals cost out
between $1.00 - $2.00 per person.
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Mentor Group - 4
individuals were trained in Calgary and are now registered
Mentors for the Province of Alberta. They are offering
peers the opportunity to do self exploration through the
"My Life Work Book". They are also working on
other projects - converting documents into plain language and
developing an understanding of parliamentary procedure.
Social/Rec
There
are certainly advantages and disadvantages to living in a rural
setting. One of the areas of struggle is that of transportation.
It's just plain difficult for people to get up to the city.
Social
Rec. staff have meetings with the people FAIM supports. Through
their input various activities are planned one month at a time.
Everyone receives a monthly calendar that outlines upcoming events
and then they have the opportunity to sign up for the activities
they wish to participate in. It is a great opportunity to get
together with friends and participate in activities you have
always wanted to do.
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