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Application process
Application process
Initial Contact: The person or their representative contacts CLBC.
Eligibility Determination: Documentation is reviewed (e.g., psychological assessments, school records).
Welcome & Planning: Once eligible, the person is assigned a CLBC facilitator who helps develop a personalized support plan.
GSA Assessment: Conducted to determine service funding levels.
Coordination between CLBC, PWD, Community Living Agencies
CLBC collaborates with:
- The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for PWD benefits
- Community living agencies for home sharing coordination, monitoring, and concern resolution
- Families and support networks ensure plans reflect the individual’s wishes
Home Sharing Service Delivery Options
Community Living Agencies
Agencies are contracted by CLBC to recruit, train, and oversee providers. The agency handles contracts, monitoring, and communication with CLBC
Best for: Individuals who need structured oversight and regular support with coordination and planning
Individualized Funding
Families or individuals receive funding directly and are responsible for hiring, contracting, and managing the home sharing provider.
Best for: Individuals with strong support networks who prefer more control over their services.
Person Centred Society /Micro-Board
A micro-board is a small non-profit society made up of family and community members who oversee the person’s support plan and contracts.
Best for: Individuals with committed personal networks seeking a collaborative decision-making model.
CLBC Assessment of Needs (GSA)
The Guide to Support Allocation (GSA) is a standardized tool used by CLBC to evaluate an individual’s support needs in daily living, relationships, health, and safety. It helps determine the level of funding provided.
Profiles
Each individual’s support profile is based on GSA results and outlines the areas where they need help, such as:
- Medication administration
- Community access
- Communication support
- Behavioural planning
CLBC Services
Home Living Supports
- Includes home sharing, staffed residential homes, and supported independent living. Focuses on helping individuals with daily living, relationships, health, and safety.
Employment Supports
May include:
- Job coaches
- Vocational programs
- Customized employment opportunities
- Collaboration with WorkBC
- Community Inclusions
- Programs and supports that help individuals:
- Participate in their communities
- Develop skills
- Build social networks and friendships
Specialized community supports
These services support individuals with complex needs such as:
- Behavioural challenges
- Mental health concerns
- High medical needs
- Crisis response and stabilization
- Concern resolution processes
Appeal a Decision
- If an individual disagrees with a CLBC decision (e.g., funding level, service denial), they have the right to:
- Request a formal review
- Submit additional documentation
- Be supported through the process by an advocate, friend, or family member
GSA Assessment
- If a person or their family believes the GSA assessment does not accurately reflect their needs:
- They can request a reassessment.
- They may appeal the assessment outcome by providing supporting evidence or requesting a new facilitator to review the file.
Quality of Life Outcomes
What is quality of life?
Community Living BC (CLBC) utilizes a Quality of Life (QoL) framework to assess and enhance the well-being of individuals receiving support. This framework encompasses three primary domains:
Independence
- Personal Development: Opportunities for learning and personal growth
- Self-Determination: Autonomy in making choices and decisions affecting one’s life
Social Participation
- Interpersonal Relationships: Building and maintaining meaningful relationships
- Social Inclusion: Active participation in community life and feeling valued
Rights
- Respect for individual rights and freedoms
Well-Being
- Emotional Well-Being: Experiencing satisfaction, happiness, and a sense of purpose
- Physical Well-Being: Maintaining good health and access to necessary health care
- Material Well-Being: Having financial stability and access to resources