Hopewell Center

Hopewell Center's Supported Living program serves approximately 70 children and adults in various types of residential settings. Individuals served may live in their own apartment, in a home setting with one or more roommates or in their natural home with family. Individuals served range in age from 6 to 78 years. Supported Living staff work with individuals to lead a self-determined and independent life in their home and community.

The Day Services Program offers structured activities to provide social and educational experiences for adults with disabilities within supported environments, with a focus on community integration.The program is designed to assist individuals increase their independence and achieve their goals while providing a safe and positive environment.Services are provided within the facility and in various community settings. The Day Services Program operates approximately 252 days per calendar year and serving 112 individuals in FY23.

Hopewell Center operates 3 group homes for 20 residents. This type of residential setting is a congregate living situation with each home housing between 4 to 8 adults who have comparable support needs. The goal of group home living is to provide continuous active treatment in a 24/7 supervised setting while promoting independence commensurate with the individual's ability. Staff also support the individual to engage in desired activities and interests.

The goal of Hopewell Center's Early Intervention Program is to provide individualized support and therapy services for families and their children that are exhibiting developmental delays. The program curriculum is designed to encourage children to make gains in all developmental areas. Individuals must meet eligibility criteria to qualify for these First Steps Early Intervention services: between the ages of birth to 36 months of age and demonstrate a developmental delay or be considered "at risk" for developing such a delay. Children may receive Physical, Occupational, Speech or Developmental Therapies. Once eligibility has been determined, sessions may occur in the families' homes, childcare center or other community settings. During FY23, our Early Intervention Program served 369 children and their families.

The Community Employment Services program assisted 143 individuals in career and job exploration along with securing and maintaining community employment in FY23. The purpose of the program is to bring motivated workers and employers together by matching individuals' skills and interests with available job opportunities. Once employment is secured and successful placement achieved, retention services may continue for as long as needed to retain long-term successful employment.