Service and Support Program Highlights
Foothills Gateway, Inc. (FGI) coordinates and provides services and supports for residents of Larimer County who are determined eligible for services through the cognitive disabilities system. Currently, more than 275 employees serve approximately 1,200 eligible individuals and their families. Funding for services and supports comes from county, state, federal and private funds. Assistance is given to individuals and their families either through providing services directly or by purchasing such services from other program approved service agencies (PASA). (See PASA links at the bottom of this page).
Services FGI provides directly are as follows:
Resource Coordination/Case Management: This is the point of entry for individuals seeking services and supports. A skilled staff of Case Managers obtain information to document eligibility for services and then assist individuals and their families with developing a plan for the future and getting connected with services and supports. Case Managers actively coordinate and monitor the services being provided. Case management works with people receiving FGI services, people receiving services through other service agencies, and people waiting for services.
Early Childhood Connections coordinates a variety of funding sources for services for children with disabilities (ages 0-3) and their families who meet the eligibility requirements for the program. There are several components of the program, and the families can access those that are needed as documented on their Individualized Family Support Plan.
Family Support Services Program (FSSP) provides information, support, coordination and funding to families who have a member of any age with a cognitive disability living in the family home. Examples of services covered are respite, co-payments for medical insurance, professional services, recreation, adaptive equipment and home modifications.
Supported Living Services (SLS): Supported Living Services are provided to individuals in order to assist them in maintaining or establishing independence. This program provides support to enable adult participants to make choices, receive needed services and live more independently in their own home or in the family home. Individuals are able to choose and customize their service/support options to meet their specific needs. The goal is to promote a sense of belonging and contribution to the community.
Residential Services & HUD Program Administration: Committed to promoting a sense of community involvement and belonging for people with cognitive disabilities, residential services are developed to meet the needs of each individual in any of the settings we offer. Participants may live in apartments or houses and are supported by agency staff or host families. FGI also administers a Section 8 Subsidy (HUD) program which enables participants to afford community housing by subsidizing their rent with federal funds.
Day Programs
Supported Employment Services: There are two successful service models offered through FGI’s employment program: individualized employment services and group employment services. Individualized employment services works with each individual to ensure success at a community job by assisting and consulting with both the business and individual to encourage a productive community employment experience. The group supported employment services offers a highly structured work environment for individuals with direct supervision by FGI staff. Examples of this include cleaning crews and business enclaves.
Work Services: At Foothills Gateway, Inc., contract work procured from local businesses gives individuals with cognitive disabilities the opportunity to gain valuable work skills while earning wages. Facility-based opportunities for paid work include assembly, parts packaging, mailing services, janitorial, shipping and receiving, etc.
Community Participation Services provides opportunities for individuals to participate in their communities through recreation/leisure programs, paid employment with on-going support, and volunteer positions. This allows individuals to become more comfortable in participating in community activities, as well as, allows the general community to witness the contributions of the individuals.
Special Habilitation Services: For individuals who need more intensive support and supervision, FGI provides site-based services (activities of daily living, sensory and recreational activities) and community-based activities to enhance and improve their quality of life.
Transportation services are provided for individuals between their home and program or work settings. Transportation is developed to best fit the needs and abilities of the individual. Whenever possible and feasible, existing community transportation options are used.
Adult Care Services: This program provides families with temporary relief from ongoing care giving for their adult child (over age 18) with cognitive disabilities. Services are provided in a typical home-like setting and can be provided for up to eight (8) individuals during the daytime and three (3) individuals overnight. Participants in the Adult Care Services program engage in active habilitation and have opportunities to work on hygiene skills, educational activities, recreational activities, home maintenance activities, cooking activities, and additional activities to increase their independence. Adult Care Services reduces family stress and helps preserve the family unit, supports family stability, and prevents lengthy and costly out-of-home placements.
Other Program Approved Service Agencies (PASAs) in the Larimer County area:
Abacus
Care
provides consistent structured quality residential services to
persons with developmental disabilities, and questionable behaviors. We
enrich their life by maintaining a safe, productive, social, growth
participative, proud, and independent lifestyle.
Contact: Larry Richardson
1054 Grant Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 581-0256
brich55@msn.com
Altra Services
Contact: Dave Deike
2114 Glenwood Ct.
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-214-1343
Carmel Community Living Corporation provides services to adults and children who have cognitive disabilities and other related needs throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Since 1969, Carmel has been a recognized leader in providing services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and their families. We offer programs in Residential living, Vocational, Day Program/Community Participation, Supported Living and Children’s Extensive Services.
Contact:
Liana Street, Assistant Region Manager
4848 South College Ave., Suite C
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-266-9038
www.carmelcorp.com
CSU Center for
Community Partnerships
Contact: Cathy Schelly
CSU Occupational Therapy
Dept.
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: 970-491-0225
Community
Advantage
Contact: Kara Harvey, Executive Director
5400 W. 11th Street,
Suite C
Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: 970-330-3349 x19
Good
Shepherd
Contact: Glenn Hagen, Regional Director
5630 S. Curtis
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-795-2061
The Otero Corporation The Otero Corporation’s mission is to empower and advocated for adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in an environment of compassion, dignity and respect. The Otero Corporation promotes and maximizes individual potential by fostering a caring, loving, and learning environment and connecting people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities to community resources and supports.
Contact:
Jessie M. Otero
220 Whitney Bay
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 460-0385
(970) 744-1695 (cell)
www.theoterocorp.com
Mosaic began providing services in Northern Colorado in 1980. Mosaic services support each person’s full participation in community life. We strive to design services that meet the individual needs of each client. Mosaic in Northern Colorado serves many individuals with a variety of needs with an emphasis in individuals with significant medical needs. Programs include: Group Homes, Supported Living Services, Children’s Extensive Services, Host Homes and Semi-independent Living Services.
Contact:
Molly Kennis
6833 N. Franklin Ave.
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-461-2400
www.mosaicinfo.org
REM Colorado,
Inc.
Contact:
Margi Stettner, Program
Manager
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste.
110
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970-224-9991
Spectrum Community Services is a privately owned, Colorado based company, which has provided community supports to individuals with cognitive disabilities since 1976. Spectrum Community Services has offices located in Denver, Pueblo and Fort Collins. We are committed to providing optimal services and choice in living situations. Our Fort Collins office provides both Comprehensive Services and Supported Living Services.
Contact:
Jennifer Ryan, Director of Services
2629 Redwing Road, #200
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: 970-223-4664
Wings
Contact: Sue Cox, Executive Director
330 Lake Place
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: 970-667-3636