Community Engagement Services are designed to develop creative, flexible and supportive community resources and relationships. This service helps connect individuals to resources in their community, and supports them to participate, engage, and integrate into the community. This service is available in the Individual and Family Services waiver.

A community engagement provider will:

• Meet with you to discuss goals stated in the Person Centered service plan developed by you and your case manager and help you develop specific goals related to engaging with the community.

• Develop strategies with you to connect with community resources, based on your interests and needs.

• Help you develop healthy relationships with local community members.

• Support you with participating in community activities within your budget. Community Engagement Short-term services designed to increase access to informal community supports by developing creative, flexible, and helpful resources.

This service is available in the Basic Plus and Core waivers. you develop healthy relationships with local community members.