DREAM BIG ILS
DREAM BIG ILS
DREAM BIG Provides Assistance In Many Areas of Life
DREAM BIG Provides Assistance In Many Areas of Life
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We are all geniuses, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid.
At DREAM BIG, we teach the life skills our clients need to live independently. We believe everybody has the ability to learn, and by working together , we find the way that works best for each individual. Here at DREAM BIG, we empower our clients to overcome any obstacles that may hinder their desired goal of independence.
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Money and Finances
Money and Finances
Money management is an important aspect of living independently. Some of the financial services we provide to our clients include developing a budget, paying bills, conducting banking transactions, shopping with in budget, learning how to use store ads, and acquiring the skills needed to search the web for
discounts and deals. If the client is determined to save money
we are here to mentor and guide them as they learn these necessary life skills to live independently
Meal Prep and Planning
Meal Prep and Planning
At DREAM BIG, we not only teach cooking skills, but safety in the kitchen as well. It is our goal to empower clients to find recipes they enjoy, then teach them how to use kitchen equipment and all the tools they would need to make and prepare nutritious and delicious meals.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
It is our desire to help our clients maintain a safe and healthy living environment, as well as being aware of safety issues in the community.
Services offered include, but are not limited to, community safety and awareness, cleaning and sanitation guidance and direction, home hazard awareness and disaster preparedness.
In addition, we provide support with making and attending medical appointments and
medication management.
Recreational Activities and Peer Interaction
Recreational Activities and Peer Interaction
At DREAM BIG, we assist our clients with getting involved with activities they choose to participate in. We assist in finding activities that help support an active, independent life style where they can participate in the community. We keep a monthly calendar of events in our Around Town page, so check it out!
If you have an event or group you would like to add, please submit it in the contact form below.
Community Resources, Self-Advocacy,
& Problem Solving
It is important for our clients to be responsible and productive members of the community in which they live. In addition to providing support with accessing community resources, we teach the necessary skills to help review problem solving strategies and a sense of empowerment.
By providing empowering educational opportunities, our clients learn to advocate for themselves as they become more aware of their rights as well as their responsibilities within their communities.
Community Resources, Self-Advocacy,
& Problem Solving
It is important for our clients to be responsible and productive members of the community in which they live. In addition to providing support with accessing community resources, we teach the necessary skills to help review problem solving strategies and a sense of empowerment.
By providing empowering educational opportunities, our clients learn to advocate for themselves as they become more aware of their rights as well as their responsibilities within their communities.
Medical and Dental Health
Medical and Dental Health
At DREAM BIG, we want to empower our clients to live a healthy lifestyle and advocate with them to getting the necessary care they need to maintain their health.
We provide support as clients call their providers, we will also assist our clients with understanding and implementing any instructions from their doctors or dental providers.
Parenting
Parenting
DREAM BIG provides support to clients who are parents. We cover topics such as developmental mile stones, appropriate discipline, age appropriate activities, nutrition, prenatal issues, and public education.
Our Family Intervention Specialist will provide tools and support to assist parents in providing a healthy, safe environment for their children.
The Give Back Program
The Give Back Program
It is better to give than receive, so we designed the “The Give Back” program at DREAM BIG to allow you to maximize your contribution to the charities of your choice.
Each month DREAM BIG will match, dollar for dollar up to $50, of a donation that you give towards any charity you choose. Help animals with a donation to the ASPCA, the children at Saint Jude's or maybe you want to fight cancer with the Susan G Komen foundation. Whatever the charity, DREAM BIG will match your donation up to $50.
If you choose to participate in the Give Back Program and don’t have a charity to support, your Independent Life Skills Coach can help you find one.
Thank you for Giving Back !