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Clear answers for adults, families, guardians, and support coordinators exploring Supported Living and Virginia’s developmental disability services.
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Supported Living FAQs: waivers, eligibility, licensing and referrals01 · Finding a home
How to Find Supported Living for Adults with Disabilities in Northern Virginia
Start with the person’s goals, understand the waiver pathway, and compare the actual home and support—not just a provider’s location or label.
Families & guardians
Read the guide02 · Residential options
Supported Living vs. Group Homes in Virginia: Understanding the Differences
These are two defined Virginia services. Compare coverage, staffing, and individual support needs without assuming one label is always better.
Families & support coordinators
Read the guide03 · Waivers & planning
How Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities Waivers Work
Understand the three DD Waivers, the CSB starting point, and the difference between eligibility, a waiver slot, service authorization, and provider admission.
Families & guardians
Read the guide04 · Family checklist
Questions Families Should Ask Before Choosing an ID/DD Residential Provider
A useful tour is a conversation about the person’s life. Use these questions to compare residential options and identify what still needs confirmation.
Families, guardians & adults exploring services
Read the guide05 · Referral practice
How Support Coordinators Can Refer Adults for Residential Services in Manassas
Keep individual choice, service authorization, provider assessment, and private information sharing distinct when exploring an MSL Supported Living referral.
Support coordinators, CSBs & case managers
Read the guide06 · Everyday independence
Building Independence Through Community-Based Supported Living
Independence is not the absence of help. It can mean more say in everyday life, opportunities to practice skills, and support for meaningful community connections.
Adults, families & support teams
Read the guideConsidering our Manassas home?
Our residential home is in Manassas, Virginia. MSL referrals require an active, eligible Virginia DD Waiver, and admission depends on individualized assessment in accordance with the ISP. Ask about current availability and fit.