Transition Homes
Many people served by JARC want the freedom of independent living but still need some of the support offered by a traditional group home. To this end, JARC created transition homes.
Looking similar to a standard group home, transition homes provide a bridge for those preparing to live independently. Often, people will move from a traditional group home in preparation for eventual independent living. Four people live in each of JARC's transition homes.
Transition homes also provide more support for someone who can no longer live on their own but can manage more independence than a group home provides. People who had been living independently but develop a need for additional support may move to a transition home rather than a traditional group home.
Each transition home has full-time, professional staff providing care, guidance, transportation and supervision to those living in the home. Staff act in the role of “coach,”supporting each individual to participate in the running of the home, make independent decisions and become part of the community.
To learn more about JARC’s transition homes, contact Randee Black, LMSW, JARC Social Worker at 248-538-6610 x 332 or randeeblack@jarc.org.