Agency With Choice (AWC) Program

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Contact Information

Incompass Human Services
Contact: Heather Mantell, Director of Family and Community Services
Email Address: ktrickett@incompasshs.org
Phone: 978-349-3037

285 Mill Road Chelmsford, MA 01824
Area Served: Northeast

Map Location Agency With Choice (AWC) Program

Narrative

The Agency with Choice (AWC) Program provides supports to people and families who want to have an increased level of involvement with both the choice and design of the services they select.

As a designated Agency with Choice Provider, Incompass supports people and their families to experience and build capacity for self-directing, customizing services. We help increase community opportunities and connections. The person/family selects their support staff. Incompass shares the responsibility of hiring and managing said staff. This is also referred to as a co-employment model.

People who choose this support model will have a budget given for the purchase of services to meet their needs.  The person/family is able to name the people they wish to hire. The have our support to help in the hiring process, payroll management, and other related tasks.

Service options within Agency with Choice program model include:

  • Service Navigation
  • Individualized Home Supports
  • Individualized Day Supports
  • Flexible Funding

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Community Based Day Program
  • Family Support
  • Group Homes
  • In-program Transportation
  • Job Skills
  • Job Training
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Housing
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS