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    The Semi Independent Living Services (SILS) Program provides support services to help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their communities. Some of the services provided include assistance with social skills, transportation, hygiene, managing money, cooking, housekeeping, first aid, and obtaining emergency help. To qualify for SILS, individuals must be 18 or older, have a developmental or related disability, be able to function independently with support, and not be at risk of needing a higher level of care. SILS workers and agencies help participants learn life skills and are paid directly by counties or through vouchers and grants.

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    The Semi Independent Living Services (SILS) Program provides support services to help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their communities. Some of the services provided include assistance with social skills, transportation, hygiene, managing money, cooking, housekeeping, first aid, and obtaining emergency help. To qualify for SILS, individuals must be 18 or older, have a developmental or related disability, be able to function independently with support, and not be at risk of needing a higher level of care. SILS workers and agencies help participants learn life skills and are paid directly by counties or through vouchers and grants.

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    The Semi Independent Living Services (SILS) Program provides support services to help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their communities. Some of the services provided include assistance with social skills, transportation, hygiene, managing money, cooking, housekeeping, first aid, and obtaining emergency help. To qualify for SILS, individuals must be 18 or older, have a developmental or related disability, be able to function independently with support, and not be at risk of needing a higher level of care. SILS workers and agencies help participants learn life skills and are paid directly by counties or through vouchers and grants.

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    Social Services Adults Assisted/Semi-Independent Housing

    Semi Independent Living Services (SILS) Program


    What?
    SILS is a Department of Human Services program for adults with Developmental Disabilities. SILS helps people live in their community by supporting them in ways that help them achieve personally desired outcomes and lead self-directed lives. Some SILS services include training and assistance for social, recreation and transportation skills. These include learning appropriate social behavior, learning and exercising the rights and responsibilities of community living, maintaining personal appearance and hygiene, managing money, preparing for meals and shopping, obtaining and maintaining a home, as well as first aid and obtaining help in an emergency.

    Who?
    To be eligible for SILS, individuals must meet all four of these criteria: 1. Be age 18 years or older; 2. Have a Developmental Disability (DD) or Related Condition (RC). In SILS, a county-based screening team makes the DD/RC determination. Individuals do not have to be certified disabled. 3. Have the ability to function and live independently with the help of SILS. (SILS is only for higher functional adults.) 4. Not be at risk of placement in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD).

    I have received these services for 13 years. I was able to hire and train my own staff. Through this program, I was able to buy a condo and a car and get married. None of this would have been possible without SILS. If it looks like Im doing well, its because I have the proper support through this service. I feel better about being independent because of the support I get though SILS. -Jeremy, adult with FAS

    How?
    SILS workers and agencies are paid by counties directly or through vouchers and cash grants that are issued to enable an individual to pay providers for their services. There is also an option to receive SILS from unlicensed friends or neighbors that are approved by the county.

    Our SILS worker is helping Jason learn how to wash his own clothes, grocery shop and cook. Now I get a night off from making dinner once a week, while Jason and his staff plan, shop and prepare our meal! -Jenny, parent

    Where?
    Visit the Department of Human Services website. Visit the MN Association of Centers for Independent Living website.

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