PRINCIPLES OF SLS

1.) A Home of One’s Own

Royal Innovative Solutions will support our clients by helping them identify and secure homes of their own choice. The clients will be in control of choosing where to live, or whom to live with, and what happens in their homes. The clients could either own, lease or rent like other members of the community. They (clients) are in full control of what happens in their home. The individual’s residence should be safe, secure and separate from their services making it easier for the individual to change their service agency if needed. 

Our agency supports clients by helping them locate and identify geographical locations and sites of the homes of their choice that suit their needs. Clients are helped by gathering all the required documents, help them identify a suitable roommate to help them with sharing rent, generic resources such as Section 8 and money for rent / purchasing and all the items that are needed to secure their home, medical, and other county human services resources.

Clients are supported by helping them include representatives of their choice to be named on their lease, such as family members. Clients have an agreement form for them to allow whoever they would like to keep their house keys. The agency encourages the clients to use money-saving generic resources to help them with the furnishing of the home. Examples are Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift stores, garage sales, and free items.

2.) Choice and Self-Directed

Royal Innovative Solutions will support clients plan and make their own choices by directing the services they receive daily, by communicating their preferences of choices and needs. The clients plan for their future and direct the services they receive and have a choice to choose their agency and staff to their satisfaction. Clients are to decide which agency they want; we meet and greet with the client and give them a brief description of what services we offer and have them make their decision based on their own preferences. It is mandatory for clients to take part in the hiring and training of their staff and is encouraged to use communication devices if required. They also take part in choosing a roommate if needed.

3.) Relationships

Royal Innovative Solutions will help our clients build a good circle of support to assist them along with their paid staff. The SLS agency works with the circle of support as a team for the wellbeing of the individual. Our clients’ family and friends help the agency in supporting the individual through durable relationships. As an agency, we are perceptive because we observe who among the circle of support will be helpful.  We encourage our clients to maintain and keep the valuable relationships (natural support), especially their circle of support and people in the community. We support our clients by encouraging them to either make phone calls or visit with family and friends.  We also train clients on how to watch out for the unhealthy relationships. For example, their exploitation by staff and friends. We facilitate meetings for team building by involving staff, the individual’s circle of support and ACRC. Our dedicated employees are caring and reliable. They respect the clients’ cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences. We also train our staff and clients to set boundaries in order to maintain a professional work environment.

4.) Community Membership

Royal Innovative Solutions encourages and supports clients to take part in the community:

· They use local resources and generic services in the community 

· They have the opportunities to join religious groups, schools, colleges, day program, volunteer services, organizations and clubs 

· They use local community resources and generic services such as the local gym, or the bowling alleys

5.) Flexible Tailored Services and Supports

Service Plans do reflect the support that every person wants or needs, and they should change as per the individual’s person-centered planning process. Through the Individual Service Plan, the goals set help the individual increase their confidence, abilities, and quality of life.  We tailor our clients’ services to their needs and wants; they vary from individual to individual. Thus, the services and plans are developed through person-centered planning process. These services are offered in a person’s home and community as per the individual’s preference.