RCL: Eligibility Criteria

For those seeking the services of RCL, applicants must meet the following criteria. The form below can also be printed and filled out by clicking here to download the file.

RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for services, an individual should:

•	Be an adult at least 18 years old.

•	Have a developmental or physical disability as documented by a qualified professional.

•	Be capable of living alone for 24+ hours without supervision or structure or have a service which provides structure and supervision already in place.

•	Be able to self-administer all medications or have such services already in place.

•	Be employed; working toward employment; or have some means of paying for living expenses.

•	Be willing to live in the North/Northwest suburbs of Cook County.

•	Have no medical, behavioral or psychiatric issues that would negatively impact the safety or success of the living arrangement or have such condition sufficiently stabilized so it does not jeopardize the safety or success of the living arrangement.

•	Maintain compliance with medical recommendations and prescribed medications.

•	Authorize criminal background checks through the Illinois State Police and Dept of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Central Register.

•	Have some other type of support available to supplement services provided by Resources for Community Living (if necessary).

•	Have or be willing to develop a realistic, reliable crisis contingency plan detailing what would happen should the living arrangement not work out.

The above policy has been reviewed with me and I have had an opportunity to ask questions. I agree to and have been provided a copy of this policy. I understand that due to agency requirements, failure to sign this form will result in termination and/or ineligibility to receive services.

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Participant	Date

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Parent/Guardian (if necessary)	Date

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Witness	Date

Click here to download the form above.

For any questions about the form or eligibility requirements please contact the Intake/Housing Coordinator:

Maggie Chilsen
847.701.1554 • Ext. 4
maggiercl@gmail.com