Our services

Life Skills

Individualized support to help clients build the skills, relationships, and confidence they need to thrive in their community.

What is Life Skills?

Building Independence, One Step at a Time

Life Skills is a DDA-funded service that provides individualized, one-on-one support to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop the practical and social skills they need to live more independently and participate fully in their communities.

Our Life Skills specialists work directly with clients to identify personal goals and create a structured, supportive plan to achieve them — at a pace that works for each individual.

Services are delivered in the community, in the home, or in other natural settings where skills can be practiced in real-life contexts.

Delivered in the community, at home, or wherever skills can be practiced in real-life contexts.

Funded through Washington State DDA — at no direct cost to eligible individuals and families.

Areas of focus

What We Work On Together

Healthy Relationships

Developing and maintaining positive relationships with peers, family members, and community members.

Emotional Regulation

Learning strategies to manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and respond constructively to challenges.

Communication Skills

Improving verbal and non-verbal communication to express needs, preferences, and boundaries effectively.

Community Participation

Building confidence and skills to engage in community activities, employment, and social settings.

Daily Living Skills

Practical skills for independent living — including routines, self-care, and navigating daily tasks.

Problem Solving

Developing the ability to identify challenges, evaluate options, and make informed decisions.

How it works

What to Expect

Initial Assessment

We begin with a thorough assessment of the individual's strengths, challenges, and personal goals — in collaboration with the client, their family, and their DDA support team.

Individualized Plan

Based on the assessment, we develop a personalized Life Skills plan with clear, measurable goals and evidence-informed strategies tailored to the individual.

Ongoing Support

Our specialist meets regularly with the client — in the community or at home — to practice skills, track progress, and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Progress & Collaboration

We maintain open communication with the client's DDA case manager, family, and support team to ensure coordinated, consistent care.

Who qualifies

Is Life Skills Right for You?

Life Skills services are available to individuals who have been determined eligible by Washington State's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and whose support plan includes this service.

If you or someone you care for is already connected with DDA, speak with your case manager or support coordinator about adding Life Skills to your support plan. We are happy to coordinate directly with your DDA team.

You may be a good fit if you are:

Determined eligible by Washington State DDA
Life Skills included in your DDA support plan
Seeking individualized, community-based skill-building support
Ready to work toward personal independence goals