RAMP’s Community Reintegration Program (CRP) is designed to reintegrate individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 who are interested in moving back into the community from a nursing facility setting. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS/DRS) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority, CRP is able to provide services and purchase items to establish a home in the community. This program is partially reimbursed by Medicaid.

The goal is to identify the services and support systems that a nursing facility resident may need in order to move into his or her own residence and to live independently again.

For Community Reintegration Program eligibility requirements visit the Illinois Department of Home Services website.

The Community Reintegration Program is intended to be a one time only process to help with the initial set up of basic living arrangements, as well as linkages to services needed to live independently. CRP participants are visited in the nursing facilities by a CRP staff person who will do initial assessments to determine if they are candidates for the program. When a referral to the program is received, our CRP staff will meet with the potential participant, explain the program and assess the need for services and support the individual will require for a successful transition. Information will be provided to ensure the participant can weigh the pros and cons between nursing facility and community living.

What the Community Reintegration Program can do for nursing facility residents:

Locate and secure affordable housing     Assist with the first month's rent and security deposit     Provide household items     Provide assistive equipment and devices     Arrange home remodeling for safe living environment     Provide training in independent living skills     Make referrals of personal assistant services     Provide personal assistant management training     Provide case management     Provide advocacy and peer support

For more information about the Community Reintegration please contact RAMP.