Roads to Community Living Success Stories

Success stories of people living in the community, thanks to the help of Roads to Community Living.

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Craig's Story

Six years ago, Craig was eager to move from Rainier residential habilitation center to a home close to his family. There was just one problem: a worldwide pandemic. Our country was under lock down and providers were struggling to find staff during a severe workforce shortage and shrinking housing market.

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Larrie's Story

Arriving at the age of six in 1939, Larrie was one of Rainier School's first residents. Through careful planning and coordination of services, Larrie made the transition to the community 84 years later. Watch what happens when he leaves Rainier's campus for the last time and steps into his new life.

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More Video Stories

Watch more videos stories of people living in the community thanks to Roads to Community Living. 

RCL provides support and services for people to move from a Residential Habilitation Center, nursing facility, or hospital to a home in the community with support to meet their needs.

 

 

 


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Money Follows the Person  began in 2007 as a five-year project. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved extensions through 2029. More information is available in the Washington state Money Follows the Person Operational Protocol (Version 1.9 PDF) 

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