Shared Living

Shared living describes a home in which a person with disabilities lives with a non-disabled person (or family) who has accepted contractual responsibility for the well-being of the person.  Within this model, CSI has primary contractual responsibility for the well-being of the person with disabilities and seeks a sub-contractor to provide housing, supervision, meals, and related supports. Many individuals who grew up in an institution, having never experienced family living, appreciate shared living, as sometimes do seniors after having lived for a period in a CSI-supported group home

Community Services provides direct supervision and community support services to individuals living in apartments or other residential settings.  Services are provided based on the needs of the individual in areas such as food preparation, housekeeping, medication administration, personal hygiene, and budgeting.  Services are provided to individuals currently living in Alexandria, Annandale, Centreville, Falls Church, Fairfax, Springfield and Sterling.