The Faison Center

The organization's primary accomplishment is The operation of a school. Enrollment has grown to an average of 205 students who are on-site 6 hours per day, 5 days a week. The upper and lower schools program provides academic instruction for children and adolescents 5 years to 16 years of age and operates on a 10 month school year with a 2 month extended summer program.young adult students ages 15 through 22 learn to function independently through The life skills center.the employment academy helps those students 14 through 22 transition into The work place through internships in The community.

Adult services encompasses The Faison residence; adult day services; and The family partner program. The Faison residence is a compassionate community allowing individuals with special needs to transition from a typical day school to a more independent lifestyle in adulthood. The Faison residence provides a semi-independent living community consisting of apartments as well as a community room and recreational facilities for social activities. The residence allows for on demand 24/7 care, which improves The quality of care while reducing costs.adult day services program is a strategic community focused program which develops, arranges and coordinates learning opportunities such as daily living skills, health and recreation programs and volunteering.the family partner program is a unique community living approach where an individual with disabilities is matched with a professional family partner in a single-family home. Regular in-home coaching and oversight is provided by The organization.

The behavioral health clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, clinical and consultative services and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other development disabilities.outpatient clinical services are also provided. Individuals need not be enrolled at The Faison school to be provided services.the clinic's early education Center offers an early intervention and education program to help children as young as 16 months old develop communication and social skills and provides The family with support and training. The behavioral health clinic also operates The after school program which is available to students 2 through 22 year round. The after school program is open to students who attend The Faison school or another school and need supplemental therapy after school hours.