October 28th, 2009

Oregon Closes Last ICFMR

October 28th, 2009

This week the state of Oregon closed the last of its Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFMR).  ICFMRs are places where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive services in a congregate care setting, such as a group home or institution. 

Oregon now operates 100% under the community based services waiver.  The waiver allows people to receive individualized supported living services in their own home, in their community.

Hope House Foundation follows the community based services model exemplified by the community based services waver.  Currently Hope House Foundation is the only organization in Virginia that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own home.