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The Independent Living Center,  Inc. 

The Mission of The Independent Living Center is to remove all barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities.
    
TILC strives to provide services based on individual needs using the Independent Living Philosophy.

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Attendant Resources

Attendant Training Opportunities

The Independent Living Center and Independent Living In-Home Care provide training opportunities for attendants.  Check back for a training schedule or contact us for more information.   

Background Checks

All attendants who work for either of TILC's Consumer Directed Services or In-Home Care programs must complete a background check with the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR). If you do not have a completed background check, you can download the application and submit it to TILC with a check or money order for $9 made out to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).  You can also complete the application online for $10, which speeds up the application process. If you believe you are already on the Family Care Safety Registry, you can confirm your background check on the FCSR website. 

Attendant Registry

TILC attendants can be listed on our Attendant Registry.  This registry is provided to consumers so that they can contact potential atendants to work for them.  If you are an attendant and your information is incorrect or you are not listed and would like to be on the registry, please call Janelle at 417-659-8086 or email her at jdavis@ilcenter.org.

Online Resources for Attendants or Caregivers

Caring Connections--This is a wonderful website full of information for caregivers including tips for caregiving, long-term planning, dealing with grief, and improving quality of life. 

National Family Caregivers Association--This site includes links to several national organizations and support services as well as initiatives on improving caregiving.

Family Caregiving 101--This is a comprehensive site that is great for family caregivers and paid attendants alike.  It includes resources and information to help the caregiver to take care of themselves as well.

Caregiver Magazine--This is an online (and print) magazine specifically designed for caregivers and issues that affect them. For information about the print version, contact the magazine at 800-829-2734. 

Family Caregiver Alliance--This site is provided by the National Center on Caregiving's Family Caregiver Alliance. It hasa caregiving information and advice, support groups, newsletters, fact sheets and much more.  You can also call the Alliance at 800-445-8106.