C.A.R.E.S

The mission of C.A.R.E.S. is to provide high quality services and supports that maximize each individual's potential, opportunities, relationships, community involvement, as well as their health and wellness. Our vision is to create community-based services empowering individuals by creating an environment where the individual's rights and culture are recognized and respected with services that are self-determined, person centered, and family focused... C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting our self-advocating VIP's (participants) with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, person centered, and strength based. We optimize their opportunities for community participation and inclusion, growth, independence and job readiness all through our all-inclusive day programs as well as providing an opportunity for long-term support from caring families and individuals..

Primary location: State College United States