Depaul Community Resources

DEPAUL EXISTS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS CARE TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE; DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, FOSTER CARE, COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MISSION: WE WORK TO SUPPORT PERSONAL CHOICE, PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, AND INCREASE SOCIAL INCLUSION TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL HOMES, GROUP HOMES, AND DAY SUPPORT SERVICES.COMPONENTS OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION INCLUDES: SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL HOMESOUR SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERS COMPASSIONATE CARE IN A HOME-BASED SETTING BY CAREFULLY MATCHING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL HOMES. OUR SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL HOME PROVIDERS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF FAMILIES, EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND FIND NORMALCY IN EVERYDAY LIFE.GROUP HOMESEXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL MENTORS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN PERSONALIZED CARE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WHILE HELPING TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AMONG RESIDENTS. ALL OF DEPAULS GROUP HOMES ARE STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK, 24 HOURS A DAY. OUR RESIDENTIAL MENTORS WORK TO NURTURE THE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH OF EACH RESIDENT, ASSISTING THEM IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE, SHOPPING, COOKING, AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIESINCLUDING WORK, SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DAY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, AND RECREATION.DAY SUPPORT SERVICES KNOWN AS OPTIONS; OPENING PEOPLE TO INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A NETWORK OF SUPPORT; OUR DAY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INCLUSION AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH WITH ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THE ABILITIES AND INTERESTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP PROJECTS ARE OFFERED WHICH ARE BOTH CENTER-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED. COMPONENTS FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS, SENSORY STIMULATION, GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, ATTENTION TO TASK, PEER INTERACTION AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SKILLS. PROGRAM HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR UP TO 7 HOURS.

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES MISSION: WE WORK TO ENSURE SAFETY, PROMOTE PERMANENCY, FACILITATE HEALING, AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE DO THIS THROUGH FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. COMPONENTS OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION INCLUDES:FOSTER CAREWE CAREFULLY MATCH CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH NURTURING FOSTER FAMILIES WHO ARE WELL SUITED TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO BELONG, HOPE FOR TOMORROW, AND OFTEN TIMES, HEALING AFTER EXPERIENCING ABUSE AND NEGLECT. DEPAULS DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL STAFF SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, UTILIZING A COLLABORATIVE TEAM APPROACH THAT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOSTER CARE TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA.ADOPTIONDEPAUL OFFERS ADOPTION SERVICES AT NO COST THANKS TO GRANT FUNDING THAT IS FOCUSED ON PLACING CHILDREN INTO ADOPTIVE HOMES AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. THESE GRANTS ALLOW US TO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH EACH STEP OF THE ADOPTION PROCESS; FROM PRE-ADOPTION WORK TO PREPARE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, TO RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO FIND APPROPRIATE FAMILIES FOR WAITING CHILDREN, TO POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT TO ENSURE FAMILIES FORMED BY ADOPTION CONTINUE TO BE SUCCESSFUL.INDEPENDENT LIVINGIN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM, OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT FOSTER TEENS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR SERVICES ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS, MAKING PERMANENT CONNECTIONS TO CARING AND COMMITTED ADULTS, MEETING INDIVIDUAL GOALS, AND MAKING WELL-INFORMED CHOICES FOR THEIR FUTURE. THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, OUR STAFF PROVIDES GUIDANCE, COMPASSION, AND DIRECTION IN NAVIGATING THE DIFFICULT JOURNEY FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD.COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICESOUR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROGRAM EXTENDS CLINICAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT: THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. OFFERING A VARIETY OF INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS, OUR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROGRAM IS GROWING TO MEET THE MULTITUDE OF CLINICAL NEEDS ACROSS VIRGINIA. DESIGNED TO ADDRESS TRAUMA WHILE UTILIZING ATTACHMENT THEORY PRINCIPLES, EACH SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED STAFF WHO IMPLEMENT TREATMENT APPROACHES BASED UPON SPECIFIC NEEDS AND ENSURE PRIVACY, QUALITY OF SERVICE, AND CONNECTION TO NECESSARY RESOURCES.