The State of Illinois does not allow the city, street address, or ZIP code for CILAS to be shared with the public. This is to ensure privacy. Information about a CILA in your county can be obtained by calling the phone numbers listed when you click on a county name on the map.
A CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) is a small home or apartment in the community where people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) can live as independently as possible while still getting the help they need.
CILAs are the most community-based, flexible, and independence-focused living option in the Illinois disability system. They are funded through Medicaid and closely monitored by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
CILAs are regular homes in neighborhoods and can include:
Most CILAs have 1 to 8 people living together.
Inside, a CILA usually has:
The goal is for the home to feel like a typical, everyday home, not a facility.
A CILA is for adults with IDD who:
CILAs are also good for people who want more privacy, freedom, and choice in their daily lives.
CILAs offer different levels of support depending on what each person needs. They may include:
1. Daily Living Support
2. Personal Care Help
3. Skill-Building
4. Community Participation
5. Staff Support
Staff may be there:
Services are customized for each person through an Individual Service Plan (ISP).
CILAs are the most flexible and personalized option in Illinois.
Compared to other settings:
CILAs are meant to help people live as typical a life as possible.
CILAs must follow rules from:
These rules ensure people are safe, respected, and supported.
The goal is to help each person:
A CILA is all about helping people live as independently as they can, while still having the support they need to succeed.