Best Practices – Shared

Submission date: 10/16/2008
Submitted by: Berta Santos
Provider name: Shared (APD, Guardianship Program of Dade County)
APD Area: 11

Practice
APD – The individual receives Supported Living and Supported Employment services through Medicaid Waiver. They share information with Guardianship Program of Dade County concerning the individual’s financial needs. Guardianship Program of Dade County – This agency is the financial guardian of the individual. They worked together with APD to make sure that the individual’s financial responsibilities are met.

Who Benefits? How?
APD –Supported Living allows the individual to live independently in the community instead of a group home or with family. This service has also provided education on money management which has benefited the individual with understanding the consequences of spending. Supported Employment allows the individuals to find gainful employment in order to live a productive life in the community. This service has also provided support in order to ensure that the individual is getting fair compensation for the job performed. Guardianship Program of Dade County – Provides financial guardianship in order to allow the individual to meet her financial needs. This has enabled the individual to maintain her apartment in the community and purchase items that she considers necessary. This service has also prevented the individual from mismanaging her funds.