Adult Disability/Autism Assisted Living, Day Care & In-Home Support in Wilmington
Community Interactions (CI) provides high-quality, person-centered disability services in Wilmington and throughout Delaware, including disability services for adults, developmental and/or intellectual disability services, and autism care. Our team supports adult disability support needs across community-based disability services, helping individuals and families access the right disability support services, community integration, and community support services so adults can live fulfilling, independent lives. We also provide adult autism support services and related mental health services and behavioral health services.
What Disability Services are available in Wilmington?
Our disability services in Wilmington encompass professional supports for individuals with IDD programs, autism, and behavioral health needs to achieve maximum independence, including DDDS service and waiver provider pathways through Delaware systems. At Community Interactions, we provide the expert care and resources necessary for local residents to lead meaningful lives through person centered services, person-centered planning, and person-centered planning disability services that align services to the individual.
Families often struggle to navigate complex state systems. Our approach simplifies this journey by focusing on:
- Person-Centered Planning: Tailoring every program to the individual’s specific hopes and dreams through essential life plan services and person-led goal setting.
- Expert Navigation: Helping you understand the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) and medicaid waiver disability services options.
- Social Skill Development: Providing high-quality programs such as social skills program for adults with autism and broader community connection supports.
We act as a partner for adults with intellectual disabilities, reducing family stress while providing life skills training for adults with disabilities and practical support that strengthens independence.
Our Residential Programs in Wilmington
Our residential programs in Wilmington provide stable living environments, from supervised single-family homes to independent apartments tailored to each individual’s needs. Community Interactions prioritizes safety and skill-building to ensure every resident grows, including supports for neurodiverse adult IDD residential needs and targeted residential supports.
Housing Options for Every Level of Care:
- Adult Group Homes: 24/7 staff support in licensed community homes, group homes for adults with disabilities, and residential services for adults with disabilities in Wilmington.
- Specialized Autism Residences: Structured environments designed for Wilmington adults seeking group homes for adults with autism and residential program for adults with autism supports.
- Supervised Apartments: Flexible support for independent living skills and independent living support, including supported apartment living for disabilities in the Wilmington area.
- Neighborhood Group Homes (NGH): Small, intimate settings, including neighborhood group home models licensed for long-term care support and ongoing residential disability services in Wilmington.
By focusing on residential disability services and residential supports, we help people across Delaware maximize their potential while enjoying a high quality of life in a secure, supportive setting.
Discover Life-Sharing
Life-sharing in Wilmington is a program where individuals with disabilities live with and share experiences with non-relatives in a caring home environment. Community Interactions meticulously matches residents with host families, supporting life sharing, life sharing programs, and life-sharing program for adults with disabilities to create relationships built on trust and inclusion.
This host home model is a popular alternative to shared living, including shared living homes, and can include a host family program for adults with disabilities, depending on the individual’s goals and setting.
- Family-Style Care: A natural, shared residence that feels personal and welcoming, designed for adults seeking stability through shared routines and belonging.
- Host Home Matching: A professional process ensuring personality and lifestyle alignment, supporting safe outcomes within the host home model.
- Community Living: Deep ties to their neighborhood and the city of Wilmington, and shared life experiences that strengthen inclusion and confidence.
- Ongoing Training: CI provides stipends and support to life-sharing providers to ensure the highest care standards.
For families seeking inclusive housing in Wilmington, life-sharing offers a sense of belonging that traditional group homes may not provide.
Day Programs and Vocational Training in Wilmington
Our adult day care programs and adult day programs for adults with disabilities in Wilmington provide structured, supportive environments designed to strengthen community integration, build real-world independence, and improve long-term outcomes. As a trusted option for disability services for adults in Wilmington and throughout Delaware, our programming focuses on meaningful community-based disability services that help participants grow their confidence through hands-on routines, guided experiences, and consistent support.
Services at our Wilmington Riverfront Center:
- Vocational Skills Training: Employment prep and work-based learning here in Wilmington through vocational training for adults with disabilities and vocational rehabilitation services supports.
- Community Volunteerism: Opportunities through volunteer programs for adults with disabilities that build confidence and community contribution.
- Life Skills Development: Daily activities focusing on communication, nutrition, cooking, and practical routines.
- Therapeutic Day Care: A safe, engaging environment for behavioral and emotional support, including behavioral health care and services as needed.
Our community-based day programs ensure participants do not stay in a facility, they are out in Wilmington building confidence through real-world participation, including focused options like disability day program riverfront experiences and structured community outings.
Professional In-Home Supports for Independent Living in Wilmington
Our in-home supports in Wilmington provide essential assistance with household chores, cooking, and daily living skills. Community Interactions provides in-home disability support services and in-home care for adults with disabilities, with individualized planning that protects dignity while promoting independence. We can also provide in-home support for adults with autism through consistent routines and coaching.
Our disability home care services address common challenges, including:
- Daily Task Assistance: Help with laundry, grocery shopping, and healthy meal prep.
- Social Skills Care: Companion services that prevent social isolation while reinforcing communication and community routines.
- Medication Management: Oversight to ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
- Home Habilitation: Coaching that supports independent living skills and strengthens self-sufficiency in daily life.
By using state-funded support through the Medicaid waiver, CI helps residents maintain their autonomy with professional personal assistance.
Why Trust Community Interactions?
With decades of experience and a deep commitment to our community, Community Interactions is a leader in Delaware’s disability services sector. Our team includes experienced professionals supporting developmental disability providers services, autism supports, and behavioral health-aligned care planning, including support needs that may involve dual diagnosis disability services in Wilmington and beyond.
We also help individuals pursue community participation and employment goals through supported employment and job coaching for adults with disabilities, and vocational readiness supports such as pre-vocational training disability programs in Wilmington.
Choosing a provider is a significant decision. CI’s longevity and our community-first philosophy demonstrate our expertise and authority in the field. We prioritize transparency and maintain a customer-first approach trusted by families across the region. Our localized knowledge of Wilmington disability and autism resources, from community partners to employment pathways, helps people build real independence and belonging. When you choose CI, you choose a partner dedicated to long-term success and quality of life.
Ready to Find the Right Support in Wilmington?
Take the first step toward a more independent and fulfilling life. Contact Community Interactions today to learn more about our residential, day, and in-home programs, including options for respite care for adults in Wilmington with disabilities and/or autism.
Call us at 970-484-2812 or drop us a line!