A rich, fulfilling life shouldn't be confined to the walls of a home.
Active social engagement and community involvement are essential for the mental, physical, and emotional development of adults with special needs. Harmony Home Care Agency provides professional, DDD approved community based supports Burlington County NJ families trust to help their loved ones connect and grow. Headquartered in Westampton, we provide specialized care built on a wellness-forward philosophy and over 20 years of combined team experience.
By linking CBS with other key DDD services like Individual Support Services (ISS) and Respite Care, we build a comprehensive, continuous care network.
What Are Community Based Supports?
Community Based Supports (CBS) are specialized services authorized through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Medicaid waivers. The goal of CBS is to assist individuals in developing, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills in real-world community environments.
A typical CBS day is dynamic and fully centered on the individual's interests. For instance, a caregiver may assist a client in attending a local pottery class, visiting a history museum, signing up for an exercise program at the gym, or volunteering at a local food pantry.
CBS is about expanding opportunities. It helps combat the isolation that many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities face after exiting the school system, providing a structured, supportive bridge to volunteer environments, active lifestyles, and meaningful friendships.
The Philosophy Behind CBS
At Harmony Home Care Agency, we believe that true inclusion is active, not passive. Our motto, “Care That Keeps People Moving,” represents this wellness-forward mindset.
We design CBS plans around movement and active engagement. We avoid sedentary activities in favor of walks in local parks, fitness training, active hobbies, and social tasks.
This approach also benefits families. Knowing that your loved one is out in the community, building skills and experiencing new opportunities with a trained professional, brings peace of mind and allows family caregivers to focus on work, rest, or personal needs without guilt.
Transportation Is Fully Included
One of the biggest obstacles families face when trying to keep their loved ones active is the struggle of coordination and travel. Harmony solves this by building secure transportation directly into our CBS delivery.
Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) use their vehicles or coordinate accessible options to transport your loved one directly to classes, parks, gyms, libraries, and events in Burlington County.
Included CBS Travel Destinations:
- ✓Local parks, reserves, and walking trails
- ✓Gyms, YMCA programs, and exercise classes
- ✓Volunteer organizations and community projects
- ✓Art, cooking, pottery, and educational programs
- ✓Social clubs, dining, and community libraries
Burlington County Communities We Serve
Our team serves families in Westampton and across all Burlington County communities, offering active care that coordinates directly with your local programs.
Harmony is a DDD approved provider for all counties in New Jersey. If your community is not listed, we can still deliver CBS supports.
How CBS Connects to the Broader Care Plan
Effective care is never delivered in a silo. Community Based Supports (CBS) must connect seamlessly to the broader goals outlined in the Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).
CBS complements other state-funded services. For example, the skills your loved one practices at home during Individual Support Services (ISS) - such as making budget lists or planning healthy meals - are put into practice in the community during CBS outings.
We coordinate closely with your Support Coordinator and family. By providing detailed progress notes and regular updates, we ensure that your loved one's CBS hours are actively moving them closer to their goals of autonomy, inclusion, and physical wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Build a Plan That Keeps Your Loved One Connected
Your loved one deserves a life full of active relationships, hobbies, and public experiences. Schedule a consultation today.