Residential Services

Trudeau offers a wide variety of Residential Services for adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Kent County area. The residential services available range from homes which provide twenty four hour staffing to apartments where there is limited support. All services are individualized to meet the current needs of the person. To the greatest extent possible, people live in the type of home environment which best meets their wishes and needs. Annual meetings which review the wishes and goals of the adults supported assist the Trudeau team to provide the best possible quality care. Review of these goals on a frequent basis to assess the satisfaction of people supported allows the team to make adjustments necessary to ensure the person's happiness and safety. As always, families and friends of the person supported are an important part of the Trudeau team.

The models of residential services currently offered by the Trudeau Memorial Center include these:

• 24-hour-staffed, fully accessible homes, with approximately 5 -7
• Homes of approximately 3 to 6 adults with 24-hour supervision
• Apartment programs with 24-hour staff support
• Apartment programs with 5 hours (or more) per week of staff support

All residential staff is thoroughly trained and provides support which varies according to the needs of the individual. These supports may include assistance in:

• Budgeting
• Banking
• Meal preparation
• Daily household chores
• Community integration
• Personal hygiene
• Recreational opportunities
• Other identified needs

Residential services are funded through the Rhode Island Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and offered to individuals with developmental disabilities after the age of 21. Individuals must meet DDD's eligibility requirements, and be deem eligible for residential services by their assigned DDD Social Worker.

For further information regarding residential services please contact Joni Martell at 738-3900 ext. 234. For employment opportunities in the Residential Program please contact Christy Rondeau at ext. 249