Are you a parent wondering what to do next as you explore independent living for your young adult? Are you 18+ and want to live on your own someday?
Work alongside our expert team as we help you take concrete steps towards building the skills you need to successfully transition to independent living!
1:1 coaching is ideal for families caring for an individual with a developmental disability of any age, as well as for individuals with a developmental disability who are 18 years or older.
Our 1:1 coaching for families is best for those who are working towards the goal of independent living and have questions about what to do next. Our 15-minute consultations and 60-minute coaching sessions can help you answer the questions that are keeping you up at night and start to make steps toward a solution.
Our 1:1 coaching for individuals with developmental disabilities (also known as our Transition to Independent Living Program) is open to those who:
- are 18+
- have a developmental disability
- want to participate in the program
- can stay safe without 1:1 supervision
- can complete tasks without constant prompting or redirection
- do not have a recent history of self-harm or mental health crisis
- do not have a history of physical violence or aggression toward others
- can manage their daily living activities independently
- can reliably and accurately communicate their needs without prompting
- can use basic technology appropriately
Our 1:1 coaching has been carefully designed to help individuals and families:
- learn the critical skills necessary to live independently,
- begin taking steps toward independent living, and
- feel comfortable with the idea of independence.
Learn more about our Transition to Independent Living Program curriculum here.
Our 1:1 coaching for families includes:
- 15-minute phone consultation (not ongoing) – always free!
- 60-minute, one-time virtual or in-person coaching -- $50
Our 1:1 coaching for individuals is billed at $25 per hour. The full Transition to Independent Living Program curriculum is designed as a 9-month program, featuring 52 hours of weekly 1:1 learning and practice sessions. For individuals who need the full curriculum, the estimated cost is $1,300. However, all students are assessed to better understand their skills prior to starting the curriculum and not all students will need the full curriculum for $1,300. After the assessment, a personally-tailored learning plan and cost estimate will be created for you.
We’re looking forward to working with you! Here are the next steps to get started:
- If you’re interested in a free 15-minute consultation, contact Director of Education Emily Lourim at emily@onmyownofmi.org or (248) 649-3739 x 221.
- If you’re interested in a 60-minute family coaching session, complete our online application here.
- At the same time you complete your application, please submit your $50 payment (click the button on the application page to be brought to our payment page.)
- Once we receive your application and payment, we’ll reach out to schedule a time to talk.
- If you’re interested in our Transition to Independent Living Program, complete our online application here.
- At the same time you complete your application, please submit your $50 application fee (click the button on the application page to be brought to our payment page.)
- Once we receive your application and application fee, we’ll reach out to schedule a 1-hour skills assessment and interview.
- Once the assessment and interview are complete and we’ve been able to confirm you meet our eligibility criteria, we’ll get started on building your personalized coaching plan!
To learn more, contact Director of Education Emily Lourim at emily@onmyownofmi.org or (248) 649-3739 x 221.