Navigating IDD Care and Residential Options at 18

Is your IDD child or student approaching 18?
If so, you’ve come to the right place!

Families of 17-year-old students need to be aware of Medicaid waiver changes they’ll need to navigate when their child reaches 18. Along with those changes come new residential options for IDD adults.

In addition to programs like host homes and group homes, Colorado’s Family Caregiver program enables IDD adults to live at home with their families!

Eligible family members will complete the same training as Host Home Providers and receive compensation through Evergreen Service Providers for providing care for their loved one. It’s a win-win for all!

Evergreen Service Providers is a Program Approved Service Agency (PASA), which has provided residential services to IDD adults across Colorado’s Front Range for more than 30 years. With growing demand for the Family Caregiver program, we’d like to share with you our expertise and some in-depth information.

We offer free, periodic webinars to help families understand the options and decisions they’ll face during this transition period. The webinar provides an overview of the adult residential models for IDD individuals including Host Home, Group Home, Personal Care Alternative (PCA), Independent Living, and emphasizes the Family Caregiver Model, its growing popularity, and how families can get started.

Webinars are offered monthly, October 2025 through March 2026.

Need A Personalized Webinar For Your Organization?

If you’re interested in scheduling a webinar specifically for your school or parents’ group, contact us to discuss options.

In The Meantime

You can learn more about how to help your child navigate the transition to adult services by following these links:

Do you still have questions? We’re here for you!

Contact the friendly staff at Evergreen Service Providers for answers or to discuss the specific needs and options for your IDD family member.

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Evergreen Service Providers is a small, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) agency. Based in Arvada, Colorado, we’ve been serving Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1991.

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Evergreen Service Providers
5460 Ward Rd # 230
Arvada, CO 80002
303-431-0306
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