VOA believes every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Our person-centered supports empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build meaningful lives, strengthen community connections, and achieve their personal goals in the setting that best meets their needs.
We offer a range of individualized services, including Residential Level 1, Personal Assistance Services, Community Access, and our innovative Transitional Living Program. Each service is designed to promote greater independence, self-determination, community inclusion, and an enhanced quality of life.
Residential Level 1
We provide 24-hour, 7-day-a-week staffing and support, ensuring individuals receive assistance tailored to their unique strengths, preferences, and support needs while living in a welcoming residential setting.
Staff partner with individuals to build skills, increase confidence, and encourage active participation in daily life and the community.
Transitional Living Program
One of our 24-hour residential homes is designed as a temporary pathway to greater independence rather than permanent residential placement.
The program helps individuals develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to successfully transition to a home of their own while continuing to receive individualized support through Personal Assistance Services. Through personalized coaching, skill development, and graduated support strategies, participants learn to manage daily responsibilities, make informed decisions, strengthen community connections, and work toward their long-term independent living goals.
Personal Assistance Services
We provide flexible, person-centered supports that help individuals live successfully in their homes and communities.
Services may include:
- Assistance meeting goals outlined in plan of care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Money management
- Transportation
- Communication and social skills
- Health and wellness
- Community integration and achieving personal goals
Community Access Services
We help individuals discover and participate in meaningful activities throughout their communities.
Supports focus on building relationships, increasing social connections, exploring volunteer and employment opportunities, accessing community resources, and developing skills that promote greater independence and inclusion.
Individuals are encouraged to engage in activities that reflect their interests, talents, and personal goals while becoming active members of their communities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for services, individuals must:
- Have a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability.
- Meet eligibility requirements for Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver Program or have an approved private-pay funding source.
- Be referred by a case manager, or other approved referral source.
How to Apply
To apply for services, a case manager, or other authorized referral source must submit a referral for review.
Referrals are evaluated based on individual needs, service eligibility, and current program availability. Send Referrals to NKYINTAKE@VOAMID.ORG
For questions about the referral and intake process, service availability, or current openings, please contact:
Lori Tharp
Senior Director, Developmental Disability Services
LoriT@voamid.org
Our team is committed to helping individuals, families, and referral partners identify the supports that best meet each person’s needs and goals.
Services are funded in part through Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver Program, private-pay resources, and other approved funding sources.
