Through two residential facilities and an independent living program, CCFH offers residential alternatives to assist residents in achieving their highest level of independence. The staff guides each resident to develop social skills, personal care skills, and spiritual growth. Each resident maintains a job in either the community or a sheltered workshop and weekly church attendance is encouraged so residents learn and grow in their spiritual lives.
Facilities
CCFH Ministries maintains two residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities. Riverwood Christian Communities I & II are located on a beautiful lakeshore in a private setting just south of Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities has licensed them as boarding homes for twenty residents.
The residents and staff are a family. In these two buildings, the residents eat in one large dining room; and share the living room, laundry, and recreational spaces. To encourage independence, they decorate their private rooms as they desire. They also assist in setting goals for their lives. Working with them to help them achieve their goals, the staff focuses on providing the support each individual needs to accomplish as much independence as possible.
Process Eligibility
- Age 18 or over
- Has a developmental disability
- Capable of self-preservation
- Capable of meeting basic personal needs with reasonable supervision
- Capable of working or attending a day program
Services:
Residents of Riverwood I & II may receive the following services:
- Access to routine professional services: dental, medical, etc.
- Appointments made for consultation services as needed
- Transportation to work, appointments, and social activities
- A nutritional diet
- Medication assistance
- Oversight of personal finances
- Application for third party benefits
- Social and recreational activities
- 24-hour staffing
- Opportunities for spiritual growth
- Training to enhance life skills
Fees:
The current fee, set by the board of directors, is $1,750 per month. Food stamps, available public assistance, and personal benefits are deducted from this fee prior to invoicing the family for the remaining amount due.
Application:
Contact CCFH Ministries to request an application form. Submit all the forms requested for review. If the individual meets all criteria, an admissions committee composed of a psychologist, a board member, and a Riverwood staff member will conduct and interview with the applicant and his or her family member. The applicant and family will be notified in writing of the committee’s decision. When an opening becomes available, the approved applicant will be given a four-week notice and will enter the program on a 60-day trial period. This trial period serves as a probationary period during which CCFH Ministries will determine whether or not the program best serves the resident’s needs.
Click here to download a PDF of the application.
