What areas do you serve?
Project Independence serves individual in the majority of Orange County.
What is the cost for services?
Costs are paid through the Department of Developmental Services. Programs become vendors through the Regional Center of Orange County which disperses the funds from DDS.
How does someone receive support from Project Independence?
Regional Center of Orange County refers individuals to our various programs.
What type of programs are offered at PI?
Project Independence offers a Community Day Program, Monday through Friday, 6 hours per day. We also have a Supported Employment program which provides support for individuals at their place of employment. Our Independent Living program supports an individual with their daily life skills while our Supported Living program provides supports for individuals with more significant challenges.
Community Support Specialist
The Community Support Specialist, (C.S.S.) helps to develop and implement the client’s individual service plan, (I.S.P.) including: skills training, case management, intervention and advocacy.
Behavior/ADP/CDS Program Specialist/Job Coach
To provide support and training in a dignified, adult appropriate manner within natural community settings in order to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities.
Supported Employment Job Coach
The Job Coach implements all areas of the client’s individual service plan including job preparation, coaching and support services. Monitors the client’s health and safety. May provide case management.
Personal Care Attendant
The Personal Care Attendant is responsible for daily living activities, routine household duties and oversees client’s immediate health and safety.
Administrative and/or Grant Writing Volunteers
Exclusive listing on ‘Premiere’ sponsor board at event site. Corporate table display and banner at event site. Company name/logo in all event marketing materials leading up to event. Inclusion in press releases distributed to media in Orange County, CA. Company name/logo prominently displayed on Project Independence website. 4 Complimentary Walk for Independence t-shirts. Headline sponsor on t-shirts (Sept. 5th deadline).
Independent Living Support Volunteers
Exclusive listing on ‘Premiere’ sponsor board at event site. Corporate table display and banner at event site. Company name/logo in all event marketing materials leading up to event. Inclusion in press releases distributed to media in Orange County, CA. Company name/logo prominently displayed on Project Independence website. 4 Complimentary Walk for Independence t-shirts. Headline sponsor on t-shirts (Sept. 5th deadline).
