What is ADH ?
ADH also known as Adult Developmental Home. It is a licensed family home setting where you provide nurturing care and support for an individual with developmental disability in your home.
You must meet these general qualifications to be eligible for licensing and placement:
At least 21 years of age
Obtain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Pass the protective service registry checks
Are lawfully present in the U.S. and reside in Arizona
Are free of medical, physical, or mental health problems that could interfere with the provision of safe care for a child or vulnerable adult
Are able to provide a caring, nurturing, and positive home environment
Can provide a child or adult with a clean bed and sufficient bedroom space
Have sufficient income to meet the needs of your family
Are able to meet and maintain the life-safety requirements
How to get started?
You will need to complete:
- An Initial Application
- Criminal Disclosure (for everyone over 18 living in the home)
- Home Study
- Health self-disclosure and physician disclosure
There is a minimum of 18 hours of required training prior to receiving licensure, such as: Article 9, CPR & First Aid, Recognizing Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation, Foundation of DDD, Intro to the 4 D's, Teaching & Skill Building, Medication Safety, Incident Reporting, Confidentiality & HIPPA, Choking Prevention Awareness, Principles of Positive Behavior Support, Client Funds Provider Training, Cultural Competency, Documentation & Progress Reporting Requirements & Vendor Policies, Review Article 10 & 11, Review of the Child or Adult Developmental Home Subcontract, Supporting Positive Relationships with Family Members, School or Day Programs and Professional Communication.
Please Note: A large amount of our enrollment process is based on the applicant and can take anywhere from 3-6 months. This is due to completing: fingerprint clearance card, completing training, permitting OLCR inspections of your home, and participating in interviews and assessments for home studies. Once these items are completed, our agency will submit your application and home study to the OLCR.
It may seem like a lot, but we walk you through every step of the way and will be right beside you to help support.
Please contact: Shynisha Surles Licensing Worker 602-710-6232 ADHlicensing@Azdreamteam.org
Nina Melton Supervisor (2nd point of contact) 602-526-7477 ADHlicensing@Azdreamteam.org
