If you or a loved one has a developmental disability and dreams of living independently, Supported Living Services (SLS) may be the key to making that a reality. In California, SLS is a Regional Center-funded program designed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live in their own homes — on their own terms.
What Are Supported Living Services (SLS)?
Supported Living Services is a person-centered program that provides individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities so they can live in their own home or apartment — not in a group facility. Support is built around each person's Individual Program Plan (IPP) and is designed to promote independence, dignity, and community participation.
What Does SLS Include?
- Money management and budgeting assistance
- Personal hygiene and self-care coaching
- Health and medical appointment support
- Community integration and mobility training
- Meal planning, nutrition, and meal prep
- Self-advocacy and self-direction skills
- Emergency preparedness and safe environment support
- 24-hour on-call emergency response availability
Who Qualifies for SLS in California?
To qualify for Supported Living Services in California, an individual must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a qualifying developmental disability (autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or closely related condition)
- Be a client of a Regional Center in California
- Express a desire to live independently in their own home
Funding for SLS is provided through the regional center system under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
How Does Bright Care Living Support SLS Clients?
At Bright Care Living Corporation, our SLS team in Orange County works directly with Regional Center clients to provide consistent, compassionate, and IPP-aligned support. Our staff are trained in person-centered care and work alongside clients — not for them — to build the skills and confidence needed for independent living.
We serve clients across Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and surrounding Orange County communities.
Ready to Learn More?
If you or a family member is a Regional Center client in Orange County and is interested in Supported Living Services, contact our team today. We'll walk you through the process and answer any questions you have.