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Developmental Home Requirements

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age or older

  • All family members must agree to become a CDH / ADH

  • You must be of honest and reputable character

  • You must have available space in your home

  • All adults in the household must be fingerprinted and obtain a Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Department of Public Safety

  • All adults in the household must submit to a background check through the Department of Public Safety and Adult Protective Services

  • You must provide releases of information to conduct all background checks

  • All adults in the household must submit a Physician’s Statement

  • All adults must submit to all other medical testing that may be required by your physician or Wilhouse Living Solutions

  • You must submit immunization records for each child in the home

  • You must have income or resources to meet the financial needs of the family and show proof of income and other resources

  • You must complete the training process You must participate in the interview process when completing your home study

  • You must have reliable transportation and current insurance and registration

  • Your home must pass the state inspection

  • You must be able to meet the needs of the children or adults placed in your home

    Wilhouse works closely with you from the beginning.

    Here’s how!

    Potential ADH/CDH Providers may choose to provide care to a child or adult, male or female. We will discuss the characteristics of your desired placement in detail during the licensing process. The members placed in developmental homes may have certain disabilities, medical conditions, and /or behavioral issues. These conditions will be examined and specialized training will be available in preparation for your journey. Please keep in mind that Wilhouse always considers the ADH/CDH Provider’s strengths and a member’s needs when making a match.

    Once an ADH / CDH Provider is licensed and placement is made, they will be paid for two services: Room and Board and Habilitation. Room and Board reimbursement for all household expenses, such as groceries and hygiene supplies. Habilitation pays for the support and training providers give to the member in their home. These two services are combined into a contracted daily rate, which will be paid to ADH/CDH Providers each month. (Providers will not be paid for day that the member is in the hospital or nursing facility.)

    A daily respite stipend is included for the ADH/CDH provider to use at their discretion. It is the provider’s responsibility to identify appropriate respite providers for times when they will be unable to care for the individual (due to work hours, a needed break, etc.). An appropriate, Wilhouse approved respite provider must hold a current fingerprint clearance card and be trained in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9. If respite is to be provided in the respite provider’s home, they must also pass the state home inspection. All necessary information and training for potential respite providers will be provided free of charge to ADH/CDH respite providers.

    Our providers are paid twice a month, but are not considered employees of Wilhouse Living Solutions; but instead, they are independent contractors. Wilhouse Living Solutions will not deduct payroll taxes, and the developmental home reimbursement is tax-free. Providers may work outside the home if it does not interfere with the ability to provide care to the member placed in the home.