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First, the applicant (or representative) fills out an application and then speaks to one of our staff. If the applicant is still interested in proceeding Friedman Place will make a referral to someone working for the State of Illinois to conduct a brief assessment that mostly focuses on functioning, for example, how the applicant manages cooking, cleaning, laundry, travel, etc. This assessment occurs in the applicant’s own home and helps answer the questions “Does the applicant appear eligible for supportive living? Do they need the services that supportive living provides?” Infrequently, there are two assessments done by two different people working for the State of Illinois. It can take one to four weeks to schedule the assessment. There is no cost or obligation to applying.

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The second step: The second step, which occurs after the assessment conducted by the State of Illinois, finds that the applicant appears eligible, typically involves 1-2 visits to Friedman Place and an interview by a social worker and a nurse. They ask a wide range of health and related questions to determine if the applicant is appropriate for Friedman Place. Additionally, medical and other records are requested for further review. If accepted, the individual is then placed on the Waiting List until an apartment is available. There is no cost or obligation to applying.