Mission: To help children and adults with disabilities and special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives. Via's Living Healthy corporate framework embraces physical growth and development, emotional well-being, social engagement and meaningful participation. For the community we serve, Via's programs provide clients and their families with the building blocks of empowerment, independence and choice. For the community we live in, Via catalyzes transformation, increases capacity and promotes interdependence through the creation of services and supports. Programs include the First Step Early Intervention Program, KidConnections and Via West Campus, through which over 2300 children and adults and their families are served annually. Via's clients reflect the socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of the Bay Area
As a parent whose child has attended Via West Camp for many years I can say wholeheartedly that my child looks forward to camp every single month! It is such a relief to know how well cared for and loved my daughter is at camp. The number of friends she has made with her peers and the special bond she forms each and every camp session with her counselor and the incredible nurses warms my heart. To know that my child will receive around the clock care by her well trained and incredibly caring counselor is a huge relief to any parent of a special needs child. If you want an incredible experience for your child and would like for them to gain independence and life skills all the while being cared for by well trained staff, then Via West Camp is the perfect camp for you and your family.
I have a mentally retarded daughter with ADHD. Although Allison is 19, she is intellectually less than 5 yrs. old. Allison has attended Via's Camp Costanoan during both summer and weekend respite sessions for several years. The staff is very good at matching Allison with other girls at a similar level, improving her social skills in groups, and fostering a sense of independence with new surroundings. After Allison became a client of Via's, I began looking further into the organization and joined the board in 2003.
