OUR SERVICES
At SAILS, our trusted network of caregivers and community support services will meet the unique needs of each individual and their family.
Residential Support Services
At SAILS Washington
SAILS Washington acquired Citizen Access Residential Resources in November of 2023. We now work together across the state of Washington to provide care and services for our clients.
SAILS Washington & CARR currently provides Supported Living Services in over 60 homes across Washington State. We are located in Clark, Thurston, King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.
At SAILS Washington & CARR, we understand the flexibility required to meet your changing needs over time. We employ a highly skilled and compassionate workforce to work closely with you and your support team to ensure your long-term success!
Supported Living Services is a contracted service of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Qualifying persons are 18 years of age and older, have a developmental disability, on or approved for the Home and Community Based Services Core waiver and determined by the DDA assessment to need this level of support in their person-centered service plan.
People who receive supported living pay their portion of rent, utilities, food, typical household furnishings and maintenance costs, some transportation costs (i.e. bus passes), and any other personal expenses. Sharing a home with one or more people helps make living expenses more affordable. SAILS Washington helps people to apply for all benefits for which they are eligible such as: social security, food assistance, Section 8 housing and utility discounts.
A supported person typically lives with two or three housemates, and staff provide teaching or support based on needs. Supports may vary from a few hours per month up to 24 hours/day. Supports are determined by a Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) assessment. Our staff will support you to exercise your independence and choice:
Community activities
Self-advocacy
Building relationships
Finances
Shopping
Menu planning and cooking
Medication management
Medical appointments
Personal hygiene
Daily living activities
SAILS Washington’s Supported Living Services is here to help you exercise meaningful choice and control in your daily life; including where and with whom you live, your routine, and how you enjoy spending your time. We do this through a person-centered planning process to help you identify your desired goals to live your fullest life. Then we provide you services tailored to your specific needs to help you achieve your goals.
Community Protection Program, (CPP), is a voluntary program funded through the State of Washington for adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and have a history of displaying unsafe behavior. The CCP programs offer participants an opportunity to live in their community while receiving treatment in a structured and therapeutic environment with support and close supervision. Individuals enrolled in the CPP program are provided treatment by a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider with weekly therapy and Treatment Team meetings every 90 days.
““I have always deeply appreciated the care that my sister’s staff give her and the very clearly strong relationships they have worked to build with her. I have felt particularly grateful for them during this pandemic-knowing that my COVID high risk sister is in the care of people I trust to keep her safe has been immensely relieving.” ”
Ask for SAILS Washington or Citizen Access Residential Resources to provide your Supported Living Services.
Region 1 (Eastern WA): Contact Paul Carle-Johnson
Region 2 (Northwest WA): Contact Melissa Courtney
Region 3 (Southwest WA): Contact Maria Pen
Have general Supported Living questions? Contact our WA State Residential Director here.
In-Home Care
At SAILS Washington
SAILS Washington provides In-Home Care Services across King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County.
At SAILS Washington, we understand the flexibility required to meet your changing needs over time. We employ a highly skilled and compassionate workforce. We work closely with you and your support team to ensure your long-term success!
SAILS Washington In-Home Care Services is for children and families, adults and seniors who want to continue living at home and need ongoing care that cannot easily be provided by family or friends.
SAILS Washington provides In-Home Care Services from as little as one hour per day up to 24-hour care, seven days a week. We work with you to develop a plan that is tailored to meet your individual needs. We promote choice, independence, and respect while providing high-quality support services.
Services may include:
Personal Care Services - Bathing, Personal Hygiene, Toileting, Dressing
Assistance with Walking, Transfers, Bed Mobility
Companion Services - Visiting, Entertainment & Aid with Reading
Home Care - Light Housekeeping, Laundry, Shopping for Groceries or Supplies, Taking Out Garbage
Transportation - Escort to Appointments, Shopping, Errands
Meal Preparation
Medication Reminders
Nurse Delegation Services
Pet Care - Walking & Feeding of Family Pets
The SAILS Washington Home Care team takes our mission statement to heart. We will uphold integrity and accountability while treating each person with dignity as a unique individual.
“Unfortunately too many of us know how difficult it can be to find the kind of help that will allow us to live our lives with the kind of independence and dignity we deserve. With the help of SAILS (Washington) I’ve been able to do just that. With their assistance at every step of the process I was able to find people who fit me, hours that fit my schedule, and a comfort that fit my desired way of life. We all deserve this kind of opportunity and I’m thankful to SAILS for giving me a chance at living my best life. ”
The first step in starting in-home care is to call or email us for a free, personal in-home consultation. During this consultation, we will discuss both your needs and your interests. Then we will find the caregivers that will be the best match for you!
Vocational Services
At SAILS Washington
SAILS Washington currently provides Vocational Services across the Seattle Metropolitan Area in Region 2.
At SAILS Washington, we understand the flexibility required to meet your changing needs over time. We employ a highly skilled and compassionate workforce. We work closely with you and your support team to ensure your long-term success!
SAILS Washington partners with Washington State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide:
Community Based Assessments
Job Placement
Intensive Training
Job Retention Services
We also partner with King and Snohomish counties to provide Vocational and Community Inclusion Services to those who qualify for the Developmental Disabilities Administration waivered programs.
Our skilled job coaches will support you while at work to help you become more confident and independent. SAILS Washington Vocational Services works closely with both the applicant and the employer each step of the way to:
Assure that an excellent job match is made and that the applicant is able to perform the job satisfactorily.
Involve the Vocational Specialists in training and coaching the applicant as they transition into the position.
Offer expanded Vocational Services to individuals who may need more intensive or extended supports for successful employment.
Create innovative solutions that promote successful long-term employment.
Our job coaches can be scheduled to accommodate most hours of scheduled employment.
SAILS Washington believes everyone should have the opportunity to pursue meaningful work, and that employment further improves a person’s ability to live independently, make choices, and contribute to one’s community.
We provide you with the tools, supports, and services required to meet your personal goals and achieve successful employment.
Reach out to your DVR Counselor or your DDA Case Manager and ask for SAILS Washington to provide your Vocational and Community Access Services
Community Inclusion and Engagement Services
At SAILS Washington
SAILS Washington currently provides Community Inclusion Services across the Seattle Metropolitan Area (WA Region 2).
At SAILS Washington, we understand the flexibility required to meet your changing needs over time. We employ a highly skilled and compassionate workforce. We work closely with you and your support team to ensure your long-term success!
SAILS Washington partners with the Developmental Services Administration and the PASRR team to provide you with meaningful activities in your community. Do you enjoy hiking, cooking classes, arts and crafts, walks with the neighborhood club, … the list is endless? Do you want to make friends?
We want to help you get out and enjoy your life by doing the things you love to do or want to try with people in your community.
SAILS Washington believes everyone should have the opportunity to pursue the life they want to live, and that participating in meaningful activities and developing friendships further improves a person’s quality of life.
We provide you with the tools, supports, and services that you need to get back to or find new activities you love to do with people you enjoy spending time with!
Reach out to your DDA Case Manager or PASRR Case Manager and ask for SAILS Washington to provide your Community Inclusion and Engagement Services!
a. The services requested fall within the services offered by SAILS Washington Vocational
Services.
b. SAILS Washington can adequately and safely meet the needs of the client served.
c. The client does not require Vocational Services employees to administer medication
during the hours the client is being served by SAILS Washington. Vocational Services
employees do not prescribe, dispense, administer, or physically control the medication.
d. SAILS vocational staff do not provide personal care or toileting service to client. If
needed, the parent, guardian or residential staff will be onsite to provide to client.
e. The client has been authorized for funding through the County, Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR) or third party to pay for Vocational Services. The client or their
guardian, if applicable, will be required to sign a private pay agreement with SAILS
Washington
The client:
i. Lives within the services area.
ii. Is 18 years of age or older.
iii. Chooses to work in a community setting.
iv. Is able to benefit from Vocational Services as determined by the SAILS Director.
v. Can learn to travel independently and/or have access to either public
transportation or private transportation. SAILS vocational staff do not transport clients to job sites.
vi. Has the skills and behaviors necessary to work independently or, with some help, in
a community job setting.
vii. Has the support of family and friends and residential staff (if applicable) for
community employment.
viii. Is willing to complete intakes process and sign all necessary release forms.
ix. Exhibits no harmful behavior to themselves or others.
xi. Is eligible to work in the United States.
xii. Demonstrates a willingness to follow the guidelines of the program and employer.
xiii. Is not under the influence of controlled substances, including drugs and alcohol.
xiv. Is willing to accept job coaching services.
xv. Is willing to be fingerprinted and submit to a background check at the request of an
employer or SAILS.
