Centerforce

Individual employment program assists clients with obtaining and maintaining jobs in their communities. Centerforce provides clients with individualized job development education and training, while allowing them to be the leader of the process.

Community enrichment has multiple different programs. Community access assists individuals with participation in integrated activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living, and community integration. Community engagement performs one-to-one services designed to increase a client's formal/informal support; develop creative, flexible and supportive resources for individuals with developmental disabilities; create positive relationships, valued roles and involvement in preferred community activities, organizations or projects; introduce to community members, organizations, resources and supports; support with skill development and positive relationships that facilitate inclusion; connect to generic community resources and organizations; and support clients to participate, interact and be included. Community respite include trained person or facility staff provides short-term care (a few hours); offers individuals an opportunity to be more active; enjoy recreational activities such as movies, bowling or participate in fun activities such as cooking, art projects or volunteering; and services provided in our center or at local events, activities and locations. Community inclusion promotes individualized skill development, independent living and community integration; active participation that develops personal relationships with others; practice and apply life skills that promote greater independence/inclusion; and enhance quality of life/engagement in community.