Community Living
ProBerco's Community Living
ProBerco embraces everyday lives, and what that means for the individuals we serve is that adults with disabilities have opportunities to live the life of their choice. Having a safe place to call home is the foundation of a good quality of life. ProBerco offers several residential options and support services to assist individuals and families wherever they are in their journey through life.
Life Sharing Services
Life Sharing Services are when a family chooses to have an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability live with them in their home as a member of their family. ProBerco works with families to become contract Life Sharing Providers. Once a family is eligible, ProBerco will align the family with an individual who is interested in participating in the Life Sharing program. Life Sharing providers are compensated at a daily rate. Life Sharing agreements can be a rich and rewarding experience for both individuals and families providing the service.
For information about FSS and Life Sharing Services please contact Kristy Vigo, Community Services Administrator at kvigo@proberco.org.
Community Homes
Community Homes are for individuals who need more supervision and medical attention to ensure their safety, health, and well-being. ProBerco operates 25 community homes in residential neighborhoods throughout Berks County. Individuals residing in community homes have one to three roommates and are supported by DSPs who assist them in their everyday lives. DSPs attend to all the needs of the individuals and support them with activities of daily living and accessing community resources based on the consumer’s choice and interests. DSPs support the medical needs of individuals and will accompany individuals on doctor appointments and encourage healthy choices.
Healthcare Services
Our dedicated Healthcare Services Team is committed to overseeing the medical needs of our consumers. This compassionate team provides specialized care tailored to individual needs, ensuring each consumer receives the best possible support. They accompany consumers on medical visits, offering guidance and assistance throughout the process. Additionally, the team conducts staff training to equip our caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality care. With our Healthcare Services Team, consumers can trust that every aspect of their well-being is in capable and caring hands.
Funding
ProBerco is a licensed service provider. Programs and services are regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Services are funded through various waiver programs offered through the Office of Developmental Programs. The information below can be found on the Department of Human Services website.
Consolidated Waiver is designed to help individuals with an intellectual disability, autism, or developmental disability to live more independently in their homes and communities and to provide a variety of services that promote community living, including self-directed service models and traditional, agency-based service models.
Community Living Waiver supports individuals with an intellectual disability, autism, or developmental disability to live more independently in their homes and communities through the provision of a variety of services that promote community living, employment, communication, self-direction, choice, and control.
Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) is designed to help individuals with an intellectual disability, autism, or developmental disability living with their families to live more independently in their homes and communities by providing resources to access services that promote community living, including self-directed service models and traditional, agency-based service models.
Individuals and families interested in obtaining services should talk to their Supports Coordinator. On a case-by-case basis, ProBerco will consider private pay options for program services. For information contact Kristy Vigo, Community Services Administrator at kvigo@proberco.org, or call 610-372-4637, ext. 101.
