Semi-independent Living Skills
Semi-independent living services (SILS) are defined as services needed by an adult with a developmental disability or related condition(s) to live successfully in the community.
A person is eligible to receive SILS if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Is 18 years old or older
- Has been determined to have a developmental disability or related condition
- Is unable to function independently without SILS
- Is not at risk of placement in an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD).
The goal of SILS is to support people in ways that enable them to achieve personally desired outcomes and lead self-directed lives. SILS include training and assistance to:
- Engage in activities that make it possible for an adult with developmental disabilities or related condition(s) to live in the community
- Exercise social, recreation, and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior
- Learn and exercise the rights and responsibilities of community living (i.e., self-advocacy training)
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
- Manage money, prepare meals, and shop
- Obtain and maintain a home
- Perform first aid and obtain assistance in an emergency
- Self-administer medication
- Use the phone and other utilities.
Under SILS, a person may receive a one-time housing allowance of up to $1,500.
This allowance may cover some of the costs related to damage or security deposits for housing rentals, utility deposits, connection costs, household furnishings, and other items necessary to enable the person to secure a home in which to receive SILS.
CBSM – Semi-independent living services (state.mn.us)