About Us
Group Home Provider in Upper Chichester, PA
About Agape Family Home, LLC.
Agape Family Home is a Provider Company founded on the fundamental principles of love and giving. Our Organization is committed to enhance, inspire, encourage and motivate people with intellectual disabilities live successful everyday lives; we thrive to assist them make meaningful choices of appropriate supports and services to meet their needs. This effort will ultimately increase their ability to function and be in control of their lives, relationships and finances, and attain their human potential.
Because diversity is essential to innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing business environment, we encourage professionals from diverse backgrounds to join our team with their perspectives, experiences, cultures, genders and ages to move this organization to the next level; grow so they can add meaning to their own lives.
Our website offers information and interactive tools that will help you navigate your way through our organization embracing diversity in the context of equality and respect for everyone in the workplace yields the highest levels of productivity.
Mission Statement
We exist to work with families to provide the most safe and healthy community living arrangement for the persons we support, while equipping each team member with the resources needed to deliver Individual directed services that enhance, inspire, encourage and promote the individual’s independence and right to make meaningful choices that ultimately improve the quality of life and reach their full potential.
Our Vision
Agape Family Home Individualized care that enhances the highest level of intellectual, social physical and emotional potentials of the persons we support, with a strong commitment to promoting everyday life activities through personal choice, community participation and increased social capital.
Core Values
Choice
We support and encourage our family members to make meaningful life choices.
Teamwork
Our unique individual talents are well coordinated, with everyone committing to the team's goal.
Respect
We treat each individual with courtesy and regards, while promoting dignity of life.
Education
We continuously explore learning opportunities to improve the personal and professional development of every team member.
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Community Living arrangement for persons with intellectual disability (ID) and Adults with Autism spectrum disorderAgape Family Home provides a safe and healthy apartment homes and single-family homes for 1-4 family members with mild to severe ID and ASD. Our community homes are staffed 24 hours with trained and caring Direct Support Professionals who support Individuals acquire independence skills, engage in community and everyday life activates of their choice.
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Community Living Arrangement (ID & ASD)Agape Family Home provides a safe and healthy apartment homes and single-family homes for 1-4 family members with mild to severe Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our community homes are staffed 24 hours with trained and caring Direct Support Professionals who support Individuals acquire independence skills, engage in community and everyday life activates of their choice.
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Home & Community HabilitationAgape Family Home supports Individuals maximize adaptive skills, self-preservation, healthy choices etc. for successful independent living and community participation. We provide this service in the Individual’s home or in Agape community homes not subject to licensing requirement.
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Home and Community SupportAgape Family Home assist Individuals who are living independently, with family or friends with Activities of Daily living, transportation to and from the community, doctors’ appointments, recreation etc.
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CompanionshipBecause of some severe health problems or old age, some people cannot or do not frequently leave their residences. Agape Family Home caregivers are trained and equipped to provide needed and appropriate companionship services which include having a conversation, watching TV together, reading aloud, or running light errands and doing light housekeeping.
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Skilled Nursing (RN & LPN)Agape Family Home Nurses provide skilled medical care including but not limited to wound care, monitoring of vital signs, tube feeding, managing chronic conditions.
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Respite Services (In-Home & Out-of-Home)Families and caregivers sometimes need to take vacation or are too sick to care for a loved one, Agape Family Home provides that temporary relief and support as needed. Our trained Direct Support Professionals are standing by to provide quality care for your love ones in the comfort of their homes or in one of Agape Family Home’s respite homes for up to 30 days.
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Out of /In Home RespiteFamilies and caregivers sometimes need to take vacation or are too sick to care for a loved one, Agape Family Home provides that temporary relief and support as needed. Our trained Direct Support Professionals are standing by to provide quality care for your love ones in the comfort of their homes or in one of Agape Family Home’s respite homes for up to 30 days.
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Behavior Support ServicesAgape Family Home’s trained and qualified Board-Certified Behavior specialist are equipped to conduct functional behavior assessment and develop evidence-based interventions to help Individuals reduce/ eliminate problem behaviors and increase socially appropriate/adaptive behaviors. Our Behavior Support Specialists also train Direct Support Staff and families to implement behavior intervention strategies.
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What is the interview process like at Group Home?Basic questioning of ones background and abilities you bring to our organization, cause and effect reaction to client activity and arising situations.
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Is Agape Family Home public or private?We are a privately-owned provider, but with close ties to the public sector. Inclusion into private and public sector programs give clients an outstanding array of life choices.
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What will be the principal differences between Agape Family Home and other group homes?Agape Family Home is dedicated to deliver a higher standard of care than other group homes and sustain it for life. By developing a warm caring and person-centered environment, in which residents, family and friends can choose their interests and options, Agape Family Home offers a unique continuity and safe-haven to it's residents.
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What is the cost to achieve the level of individualized care that is desired?Agape Family Home works with area providers to access a full range of government programs and insurance payments for its residents since those programs (Medicaid, Medicare) will to some extent determine ability to pay. Should every resident qualify for every program, their costs can be met without private funding. Over time, supplemental private funding in the form of endowments, bequests and grants will ensure the long-term continuity of care, and a financial cushion of resources.
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What is an Adult Residential Home?Adult residential homes, also called Board and Care Homes, Residential Care Facilities or Group Homes, are small private facilities, usually with 20 or fewer residents. They provide the most natural setting in which an individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities can live. Rooms may be private or shared. Residents receive personal care and meals and have staff available around the clock. Nursing and medical care usually are not provided on site.
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What Is Assisted Living?Assisted living is for people who need help with daily care, but not as much help as a nursing home provides. Assisted living facilities range in size from as few as 25 residents to 120 or more. Typically, a few "levels of care" are offered, with residents paying more for higher levels of care. Assisted living residents usually live in their own apartments or rooms and share common areas. They have access to many services, including up to three meals a day; assistance with personal care; help with medications, housekeeping, and laundry; 24-hour supervision, security, and on-site staff; and social and recreational activities. Exact arrangements vary from state to state.
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Can Agape Family Home help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities find a job?Yes, we assist the people we support in obtaining work in the community through training, job placement and partnerships with businesses that employ our workers. Job development is an essential element of our program and includes matching each individual for a job or position that is best suited to their abilities and the needs of the business.
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What type of provider is Agape Family Home?Community Living Homes for Individuals w/ Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.
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Where do we provide services?Agape Family Home is currently licensed to provide services in the following counties in PA (See attached PDF)
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If I need short-term help caring for an individual with a developmental disability can Agape Family Home help?Yes, Agape Family Home offers respite care for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism.
Our Family Home in Chichester
Agape Family Home, LLC is a family home for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We service individuals ages 18 and above in the state of Pennsylvania. Agape home seeks to provide the highest quality of a healthy, reliable, and safe environment.
Our staff provides understanding, patience, and compassion for each and every one of our residents. We will unsure a peace of mind for residents and their loved ones.
We Deliver Quality Caregiving Services
Our direct support professionals are trained in administering round-the-clock (24/7) care that goes above and beyond the expectations of our clients and their families. As a provider of Residential Home Care services in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, we create a highly professional atmosphere with the relationship of our clients remaining our top priority.
