IDD Caregiver Guides & Toolkits
No matter your journey, we are here to empower you with helpful tools, timely updates, and relevant resources.
Free Resources
Free guides for your next step
Download any of these free, practical guides built for parents, caregivers, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across North Carolina.
Where to startStart with the Post-18 Roadmap if your child is nearing adulthood, the Supported Living Guide if you are comparing housing options, and the Day Program Guide or the Supported Employment guide if you are planning daily life after school.
Supported Living Guide
Compare supported living, group homes, and Alternative Family Living, then see how to check eligibility and get started with the NC Innovations Waiver.
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Post-18 Roadmap
A month-by-month plan for the first year after school ends, covering benefits applications and what to line up before your child turns 18.
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The Independence Toolkit
Practical strategies for building daily living skills, safety planning, and steady independence for adults with IDD.
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Caregiver’s Guide to Supported Employment
How to help an adult with IDD find employment that builds independence, confidence, and real community connection.
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10 Purpose-Driven Activities
Ten meaningful activities that build independence, confidence, and community involvement for adults with IDD.
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The Day Program Guide
What day programs offer, who qualifies, how funding works, and how they support independence after high school.
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Insights for your journey
Plain-language articles on waivers, day programs, employment, and community life for adults with IDD and the families who support them.
What is Supported Employment for Adults with I/DD in North Carolina
Supporting an adult child with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) often means thinking beyond today’s…
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Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) Program Guide
Caregiving is a long game. If you’ve spent years making sure your adult child’s needs are met, you already know how…
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What Is Social Inclusion? A Simple Guide for Families and Caregivers
You may have seen your adult child invited to a community activity, show up, and sit through the event, yet still not…
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Supported Employment Programs for Adults with Disabilities
Finding the right job can be challenging for adults with disabilities, especially when the goal is not just employment…
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How the NC Innovations Waiver Supports Individuals with IDD in North Carolina
Planning long-term support for an adult child with IDD comes with unfamiliar systems and pressure to make the right…
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Your Guide to 1915(i) Services for IDD in North Carolina
1915(i) services are a North Carolina Medicaid State Plan benefit that helps certain people with intellectual or…
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Day Program Activities for Adults with Disabilities
Day programs offer structured, supportive environments that help adults with IDD build skills, form friendships, and…
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Day Habilitation Programs for Adults with Disabilities: What to Expect
Caring for an adult with disabilities takes heart, patience, and strength. Many caregivers look for ways to help their…
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How Do Disability Employment Services Work: Everything You Need to Know
Finding meaningful work can be life-changing for individuals with disabilities, and the right support makes all the…
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Services that support the whole person
Every service Covenant offers is designed to support the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. From community-based programming to residential care, our services meet adults with IDD and TBI where they are and help them move forward.
Alternative Family Living (AFL)
Matches adults with IDD with a trained host home in North Carolina.
Explore AFL →Day Program (Dream Center)
Personalized day services and community activities for adults with IDD.
Explore Dream Center →Respite Care (GracePause)
Trusted respite care for caregivers, with support when you need it most.
Explore GracePause →Community Living & Support (AbleHaven)
Personalized care that helps individuals with IDD build independence.
Explore AbleHaven →Nursing Oversight (ClinicalCare)
Nursing oversight in residential settings, coordinating complex medical and behavioral health needs.
Explore ClinicalCare →Specialized Care & Therapy (Thrive)
Therapy and specialized care coordination designed to restore dignity and independence.
Explore Thrive →Community Networking (UnityLink)
Community connections that support independence, inclusion, and meaningful daily life.
Explore UnityLink →Residential & Supported Living (Independence)
Supported living for adults who want to live independently with the support they need.
Explore Independence →Supported Employment (Pathways)
Helps individuals with disabilities build skills, find meaningful jobs, and succeed long term.
Explore Pathways →Near You
Case management in your county
Covenant provides IDD and TBI case management across 56+ North Carolina counties. Find your county below, or call us at 704-780-4552 if yours is not listed.
Questions?
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Our team will help you find the right guide, service, or next step for your family. Call or write any time.