Southern Iowa Resources for Families, Inc.
“Empowering People”
Our Mission
The mission of Southern Iowa Resources for Families, Inc. is to enhance quality of life, promote individual dignity and empower people to live as naturally interdependent as possible in our communities.
To accomplish our mission, we will commit to:
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Identify, develop and provide quality services necessary to accomplish our mission including but not limited to residential, vocational, educational social and health care programs.
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Promote dignity, individualism and choice to all individuals served.
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Provide leadership, collaboration and partnership within the communities to individuals served, public and private sectors and other stakeholders.
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Be innovative and instrumental in building communities that support the mental and physical health and well-being of individuals and families.
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Provide education and training to individuals, families, employees and the community related to our mission.
Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver
Provides services to those with an intellectual disability in their homes to remain independent and access the community. For more information about waiver programs, please contact your case manager.
CDAC - Consumer-Directed Attendant Care
SCL - Supported Community Living
Intellectual Disability Waiver
*SCL *Respite *CDAC *Vocational *Transportation
Brain Injury Waiver
*SCL *Respite *CDAC *Vocational *Transportation
Physical Disability Waiver
*CDAC *Respite *Medical Monitoring
Habilitative Services
Provides services to those with an intellectual disability by promoting skill development to be independent.
*SCL
Individualized Services
We meet with everyone we serve on a regular basis and help him/her to develop a plan of care based on what he/she desires and needs.
Vocational Programs
Supported Employment
Personalized assistance in learning new work skills, searching for employment, training at new jobs, and maintain employment in their communities.
*HCBS *HS *County
Special Olympics Events
Softball, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Track and Field, Bocce Ball, Swimming
Other Events
Dances, Movies, Rodeos, Trips, Shopping, Concerts, Game Nights, Sporting Events
Skill Development and Assistance
Medication Management
Budgeting and Banking
Shopping
Cooking and Nutrition
Cleaning
Socialization
Legal Assistance
Medical Appointments and Care
Transportation
Community Access to Services
Safety
Supervision
Adult Day Program
Coping Skills and Techniques
SIRF Staff
Prior to employment SIRF staff are screened using criminal, adult abuse and child abuse background checks, plus drug tests. All SIRF staff have received training in CPR, first aid, mandatory reporting, medication management, consumer rights and HIPPA certification. All SIRF staff have also received training as required by State and Federal regulations and accreditation requirements.
Prior to employment SIRF staff are screened using criminal, adult abuse and child abuse background checks, plus drug tests.