Living Options

Easterseals provides a variety of Living Options to help people live in their own homes and not institutions as well as more independently in their local communities.

Overview
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Other Areas of Support

Easterseals Southern California offers personalized living support services that empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and thrive.

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Learn how Easterseals Southern California created a new chapter for Gary & Aaron, supporting them to live together after they each experienced a personal loss.

Coordinated Life Services (CLS)

Coordinated Life Services provide intensive, personalized life planning and coordination for individuals at risk of entering--or transitioning out of--restrictive settings such as developmental centers.

The program’s goals are to:

Provide a reliable safety net
Improve access to essential support services
Help individuals remain in their communities
Enhance overall quality of life

Independent Living Services (ILS)

Empowering Individuals to Thrive at Home and in the Community
Independent Living Services support individuals with developmental disabilities who live with family members. Through personalized support delivered at home and in local communities, ILS helps individuals build skills for greater independence. This service is ideal for those who need minimal to moderate support.

Coordinated Family Services (CFS)

Guiding Families Through Complex Care Journeys
CFS offers personalized planning, advocacy, and resource navigation for families caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities. The program helps families maintain stability and well-being while building sustainable care plans tailored to their specific circumstances.

Watch this video about Coordinated Family Services for more information.

Residential Services

A Home with Heart

Residential Services are specialized homes that provide a warm, supportive environment for individuals with significant medical and behavioral needs. With a person-centered approach, this service emphasizes choice, dignity, and meaningful daily experiences for those who qualify to live in our homes.

Residents receive 24/7 support from trained Easterseals staff, along with access to medical, therapeutic, nutritional, recreational, and behavioral professionals—365 days a year.

Supported Living (SLS)

Independence with the Right Level of Support
SLS enables individuals to live in homes of their own with customized support that ranges from occasional assistance to intensive 24/7 care.

Services are designed around each person’s lifestyle, goals, and evolving needs. Read Living Options Stories of Success. For more information, contact us

Visit our 'How We Work' page for more details about the California Regional Centers and referral process

Oscar Finds Home and Hope with Easterseals

Before Oscar and his family were connected with Easterseals Southern California, he and his mom were living out of their vehicle and struggled to access services and support.
Making Cooking into a Career: Easterseals Supports Michelle’s Culinary Dreams

Ever since Michelle was a child, cooking has been a big part of her life. From learning how to prepare meals alongside her mom, to taking on some of the cooking responsibilities when her mom passed away, Michelle developed a dream to someday cook in a restaurant to support herself and her family.
Eddie's Big Heart: A Canvas of Second Chances

There’s a unique story behind every participant at Easterseals Southern California, and Eddie is no exception.
Customized Employment Empowers Connor’s Journey to Video Editing

In our latest Story of Success, Connor discovers a successful career as a video editor with the support of Easterseals Southern California’s Customized Employment Services.

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Person-Centered Services

Person-Centered Services champion personal preferences, interests and needs. With this approach, people are supported and encouraged to lead their planning process and make choices about what and with whom they would like to learn, do and be part of.