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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training, Sheltered Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: To strengthen our community for each of its members by providing premier developmental, therapeutic, educational and vocational services to children and adults of all abilities in a collaborative and creative environment.
Programs: Residential services - has 27 24-hour facilities housing over 135 individuals with developmental disabilities; provides less than 24 hr service to 15 people living in the community.
children's services - over 1,000 individuals and families received early intervention and other outreach and group services for preschool children including day care.
day/ employment services - provides services to meet the work needs of disabled adults and facilitate their participation in community-based employment, along with opportunities in job placement, sheltered workshop, supported work, day habilitation, and community social experiences. Served nearly 300 people in fy2017.
family advocacy & community education - provides resources and referral and service navigation to families and individuals with developmental disabilities or other at-risk issues. Also provides individual/community supports, respite care, and adult foster care services. Over 3,000 families received services in fy2017.