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Causes: Group Homes, Human Services, Mental Health, Residential Mental Health Treatment
Mission: Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships. Foster an environment in communities that responds to the changing needs of members. Being faithful to the core values of our founding story. Engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.
Target demographics: persons with Intellectual/developmental disabilities
Geographic areas served: St. Louis, MO
Programs: Live-in assistants provide support to adults with developmental disabilities. 2 homes in maplewood, and 1 in Webster plus day-time community integration supports. Also hosts social events that are open to the public. 11 persons with developmental disabilities served in the 3 homes. Countless impacted by community events. L'arche is an international organization founded by jean vanier in 1964 which focuses on the gift/importance of person with developmental disablities. There are 19 l'arche organizations in the u. S. And 145 world wide.
the personal care assistance (pca) program provides offsite support at the homes of disabled individuals.