Foundation for Independence delivers a continuum of DDD-authorized Employment Services aligned with Arizona's Employment First initiative. From early exploration to community-based employment, supports are individualized to each member's strengths, interests, and goals — and gradually fade as confidence and independence grow.
Members may receive STEP, ISE, or GSE services based on assessment, authorization, and individual readiness. Supports are individualized and aligned with each member's ISP.
Pre-employment supports that build the foundation for community-based work.
One-to-one job coaching and ongoing support in community-based employment.
Small-group employment with supervision and job coaching by qualified staff.
Aligned with Arizona's Employment First initiative, our employment supports prioritize meaningful, integrated, community-based work — and gradually fade as members gain stability.
Practical preparation for interviews, communication, and navigating workplace expectations.
Identify the right role and create a realistic, person-centered path to get there.
Individualized coaching that fades over time as confidence and skills grow.
For members exploring micro-enterprise, craft-based, or task-based work — meaningful skill-building beyond traditional roles.
Self-managed schedules, transit, and task systems for sustainable workplace success.
Coordinated support across families, guardians, employers, and care teams.
Employment supports are designed to result in long-term workplace success — not just placement. Progress is tracked against each member's personalized employment goals.
We'll help you understand which Employment Service fits — STEP, ISE, or GSE — and what readiness looks like.
