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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Group Homes, Human Services
Mission: Looking upwards provides services for children and adults of all abilities, promoting growth and independence so that individuals may realize their potential and live fulfilling lives.
Programs: Residential and conversion waiver programs - looking upwards offers residential services to meet each person's needs, ranging from 24-hour support in a shared home, to part-time assistance for people living in their own apartments or with family. The agency's staff fosters independence while supporting people to meet personal goals. The focus may include developing meaningful relationships, achieving personal health and safety, and living as active members of their community.
day and employment services programs - in partnership with the person and his or her family, looking upwards assists with creating a unique, customized day that highlights the person's preferences. Looking upwards' day services support individuals to create meaningful opportunities for membership within the community, learn new and varied skills and expand talents and interests. Looking upwards employment services help people to find gainful employment through offering vocational assessments, job placement, on-the-job training, consultation for employers and the option of ongoing employment support.
children and families - for children and families, looking upwards offers an array of services to support children to get the best start in life and to thrive as they grow. The agency's early intervention services support the optimal development of children from birth to three years of age. Both the home based therapeutic services and personal assistance support services help children and youth gain vital skills. These services support families and promote children's independence in daily life skills, emotional health, physical well-being and participation in community life.
school and summer camp - looking upwards offers diverse services to schools, providing flexible approaches to helping schools meet the needs of every student. Behavioral consulting helps school staff to change the trajectory of children with behavioral challenges. Specialized paraprofessional services offers flexible staffing to support students' success. School-to-career transition services assist students to take what they've learned at school and apply it to life, including finding a satisfying job. Additionally, looking upwards offers an inclusive summer day camp that provides all campers with a summer of fun and adventure, while fostering important life and academic skills.