Day Support Services

First Home Care offers Day Support Services for older adolescents and adults with multiple disabilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to develop the relevant skills that will enable them to participate in all aspects of their communities. Group activities are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those who prefer a full day, activities are offered from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The individuals participate in a broad range of structured group activities which include a combination of community-based outings and on-site activities. The goal is to connect with the community to facilitate a better understanding of how individuals with disabilities can be a valuable resource in supporting the community.

Day Support Services provide:

• Social skills
• Communication skills
• Community safety skills
• Community integration
• Money management skills
• Self-management skills
• Instrumental activities of daily living

Day Support Services facilitate:

• Learning and using daily living activities
• Enhancing social and interpersonal skills
• Medication education
• Community responsibility
• Increasing independent living skills
• Appropriate peer relations
• Peer relations

Day Support Services are Medicaid waiver eligible.

Point of Contact

Kelly Mulaire
927 Crawford Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-393-0123 (Office)
757-393-7375 (Fax)