Plan for the future for you or your loved one with a Covenant of Support. Have you ever wondered...
Who will be there for me when my parents are gone?
Who will support my child, parent, or friend when I'm gone?
Who will share my joy and keep me safe?
A Covenant of Support is a caring community of friends and family members who make a commitment to be routinely involved in the life of a person with disabilities. That individual, who is the Covenant’s core member, chooses to have a Covenant of Support and selects, sometimes with help, those invited to join. Each Covenant has a leader who helps members schedule visits in the individual’s home and coordinates regular gatherings of the entire Covenant. These gatherings provide for fellowship and renewal of everyone’s commitment.
Mark's Covenant of Support
Watch the video below to see what a Covenant of Support looks like in practice. You’ll hear from creators and members of a long-running covenant about how to create a covenant and what it means for Mark, the person the Covenant supports.
Don't miss the full quotes from current and past members of Mark's Covenant!
Many people have been involved in Mark’s Covenant of Support over the past 30 years. Not all of those voices could be captured in the video, but they were eager to share how meaningful that experience has been for them and for Mark. See the quotes here.
Take the Next Step!
If you want to learn more or think a Covenant of Support might be the right fit for your or your family member, contact us today. We want to make sure you have the support you need to create a Covenant that works for you. There are many local people who are experienced in creating a Covenant of Support, including those in the video above. They would love to help you get started!
To learn more, click the button below to fill out a form and someone will be in touch soon.
If you have questions or would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator Christina Hamberg.
Learn more about how you can start planning for the future
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services has a number of additional resources to help you as you plan for the future of yourself or your family member. Click the button below to visit our Future Planning page where you’ll find information about our Future Is Now planning sessions, videos, guides, and more.