One Kin Roof Glossary
This glossary will help you understand unique words, phrases, and ideas that are part of everyday life at One Kin Roof.
Bridge Building Program
Bridge builders like to help to connect people. They quickly recognize what someone else needs and their minds start searching for ways to help the other person move ahead. They make unique and fulfilling connections between people who may not naturally cross paths, but have mutual interests and hobbies.
One Kindred Roost, The Friendship Houses
The Friendship Homes are dedicated to introducing the Collegiate / Young Professional aged influence to the neighborhood. These homes will foster the growth of these students in their chosen career fields with hands-on experience whilst providing residents of the neighborhood opportunities to grow and develop true friendships. These homes will be the “fresh blood” and excitement in the neighborhood while the longer-term residents will provide consistency and stability.
Circles of Support
Circle of support means a committed group of community members, who may include family members, meeting regularly with an individual with developmental disabilities in order to share experiences, promote autonomy and community involvement, and assist the individual in establishing and maintaining natural supports. A circle of support generally includes a plurality of members who neither provide nor receive services or supports for persons with developmental disabilities and who do not receive payment for participation in the circle of support.