Homes

Program Description

SHORE Homes consists of two twelve-bed residential facilities with 24-hour staff supervision. SHORE Homes East-Buehler House, located in Evanston, is an Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF-DD), and SHORE Homes West, located in Skokie, is a Community Living Facility (CLF).

Although 24-hour staff is present, the goal is to provide an environment as similar as possible to everyday life in mainstream society. Interaction with the community and a focus on becoming less dependent on others is encouraged. The homes are residential facilities with the objective being to move residents to a more independent living environment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Individuals with developmental disabilities, 18 years of age and older, functioning in the mild to severe range and not dangerous to themselves or others.
• Sufficient medical stability to live in a group setting without frequent on-site medical care, and capable of self-preservation in an emergency.
• Recent application filed for social security benefits or receipt of such benefits.
• Employed in a competitive or sheltered work setting or enrollment in an external day program.

How to Apply

Contact Residential Director or Social Worker
Phone: 847-982-2030 ext. 29 or 33

Intake Process

• Initial tour of residential home
• Completion of Intake Packet
• Intake Interview
• Submission of admission information; i.e., psychological, medical reports, social history
• Intake Committee review