Our Residents

All of our residents experience the challenges and joys that come from living together as a family. Each resident is responsible for maintaining his own bedroom as well as attending to various household chores.

During the day residents go to work--to sheltered workshops or to regular employment in area businesses and agencies--depending on their abilities. Many of them experience the pride of earning a living for the first time. At the end of the day, they return home to a place that is familar,warm and welcoming.

This is not to say that life in a group home is all work and no play. Residents are urged to go out into their communities by attending church services, pursuing hobbies, attending classes, playing sports and learning new skills. Many of our residents train for the Special Olympics. Their participation is the highlight of a year of hard work.

Periodic physical and dental exams are part of every resident's care. Medications are administered only with the written authority of the resident's physician and are kept in a secure part of the home. Residents who can supervise their own medications are given the training to do so.

Speech therapy, psychological or psychiatric treatment and physical therapy are avaiable when needed through community service programs.