Community Participation
Support
Helping adults build confidence, community connections, and real-world skills.
Engage Meaningfully in Your Community
Community Participation Support (CPS) for adults helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities engage meaningfully in their communities, build relationships, and strengthen skills that support independence, confidence, and personal fulfillment.
Services are provided through the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and are designed to align with each individual's goals, interests, and lifestyle. This service is exclusively for adults age 18 and older.
Person-Centered Approach
Guided by the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Delivered in inclusive community settings
Respects personal choice and autonomy
Our goal is to help adults live full, engaged lives in the communities they choose.
Building connections, one interaction at a time.
Our Services
What CPS Includes
Real-life, community-based experiences that promote independence
Community Activities
Recreation, social events, volunteering, fitness, and cultural experiences.
Social Connections
Building and maintaining meaningful relationships and social networks.
Exploring Interests
Discovering hobbies and
pre-employment or volunteer roles.
Confidence Building
Building self-assurance
in independent and
semi-independent activities.
Local Resources
Connecting with services and opportunities available in the community.
Self-Advocacy
Developing decision-making and communication skills.
Eligibility & Process
Community Participation Support is available to individuals who are 18 years or older and enrolled in Pennsylvania's ODP Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers.
1
Assessment
We start my understanding, strengths, goals,
preferences, and support needs.
2
Planning
Services are based on assessed need and the participant's service plan team decisions.
3
Support
Support is delivered in real community settings aligned to the participant's goals.