What providers offer
A consistent home, daily support, personal care, community participation, and a family-style environment for someone who needs it.
Tennessee
Family Model Residential Supports
The CLS Family Model provides a family-style living option where individuals reside with a trained caregiver, receiving personalized support, supervision, and assistance with daily activities. It's an alternative to traditional residential settings that brings a true family environment to the people we support.
Who this service is for
- Adults who do best in a smaller, family-style home
- Individuals seeking long-term stability with consistent caregivers
- People for whom traditional residential settings haven't been the right fit
What's included
- Placement in a contracted Family Model Provider's home
- Daily personal care and household routines
- Family-style meals, activities, and relationships
- Community participation and transportation
- Oversight, training, and support from Support Solutions
What this supports
- A real home environment with consistent people
- Strong, stable relationships over time
- Personalized care that flexes with the person
How to start
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Reach out.
Call us at (901) 383-9193 or use the contact form. Tell us a little about the person and what kind of support you're looking for.
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We'll help connect you with the right team.
Our team will help determine whether Family Model Residential Supports may fit, what funding pathways apply, and what information we'll need to move forward.
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Assessment and planning.
If the service is a good fit, we'll work with the person, family, and care team on assessment, intake documents, and a plan that reflects the person's goals.
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Begin support.
Once everything is in place, services begin. Plans are reviewed regularly so support can grow with the person.
Frequently asked questions
How are providers selected and trained?
Family Model Providers go through a thorough application, background, and training process. We support providers continually and visit regularly.
Can families themselves become providers?
Often yes, if the situation fits the model and licensing requirements. We can walk you through what's involved.
Is the supported person treated as family?
That's the goal of the model — the supported person is part of the household, included in routines and traditions, while professional standards and oversight remain in place.
A different way to be involved
Interested in becoming a Family Model Provider?
This is a different opportunity from receiving the service above. Family Model Providers are independent contractors who open their home to provide personalized residential support for someone with a disability, with ongoing guidance and partnership from Support Solutions.
If you're considering this kind of role, start a conversation with us using the inquiry form. We'll help you understand what's involved and whether the model fits your situation.
What Support Solutions offers
Referrals to matched individuals, program support, regional routing, training, and a team that helps providers succeed long-term.
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