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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: To create and sustain high-quality community living services and supports which are stable, secure, and lasting for people with developmental disabilities.
Programs: Alegria community living currently has all 7 homes in full operation. 2 of the homes serve 4 individuals (and would be considered the largest program services . It is important to note that beds may be funded even if vacant provided that someone has been identified as being in transition (as we serve individuals moving to the community from a locked developmental center). The other homes have the capacity to serve 3 individuals (only one home is currently serving 2 individuals). Alegria provides individualized residential services, including but not limited to 24-hour staffing (based on the individual's needs). Typical staffing is 2-3 staff at all times (this includes 2 overnight awake staff in homes where required). Staff prepare meals, provide transportation to day program, outings in the community and to medical appointments, provide full assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, grooming), community integration, support and training towards individualized goals, and supervision as required. The program service accomplishments staff maintain the home(cleaning, organizing, etc. ), chart all progress/concerns regarding the residents and attend meetings and trainings as required. Alegria has a manager of health service (an rn) and contracted with a team of psyd, who visit the homes regularly, provide behavioral and health care plans for the residents and train staff to implement these plans. Alegria also has the following consultants:massage therapymusic therapyholistic chef (who trains staff to cook nutritious meals)registered dieticianregistered psychiatristspeech therapywe also provide counseling services, consultations and trainings to individuals.