Building Full Lives (BFL)

Building Full Lives (BFL) is a community-based program for adults, with an emphasis on promoting independence, community connections, and employability skills in one’s own community. Staff to client ratios are lesser, allowing for more hands-on support for members to explore:

• Personal interests
• Individualized goal setting
• Advocating for individual needs and wants
• Community exploration/engagement/inclusion
• Local tours to develop knowledge of local resources
• Daily volunteerism
• Daily lessons including:
  • Employment skills
  • Home management
  • Money management
  • Time management
  • Organization skills
  • Teamwork
  • Social/emotional awareness
  • Safety awareness
  • Effective Communication skills
• Assistance in applying for DVR (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) services