Every person’s path is different. CARC provides individualized support that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build a life of their own while staying connected to the people who matter most. Whether that means living in a CARC home, developing new skills, finding meaningful work, or becoming more active in the community, we are here to support each person along the way.
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Every individual has unique goals, abilities, and choices. Our team works alongside each person to develop a plan that reflects what matters to them, encouraging greater independence, personal choice, and achievement.
PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT
Build practical skills for everyday life. Individuals learn and strengthen skills such as cooking, budgeting, personal care, communication, household responsibilities, and other daily routines that help them become more confident and self-reliant.
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Discover new interests and enjoy favorite hobbies through arts and crafts, music, games, technology, gardening, and other activities that encourage creativity, learning, and self-expression.
CREATIVE & ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Be part of the community. Recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, social events, educational experiences, and community outings provide opportunities to build friendships, try new things, and stay active and connected.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Prepare for the workplace by developing job skills, exploring career interests, and gaining hands-on experience. Individuals receive guidance and support as they prepare to pursue meaningful employment opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
Support a healthy, active life through exercise, wellness education, healthy lifestyle activities, personalized nursing support when needed, and opportunities to train and compete through Special Olympics.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
"How do you help my loved one become more independent?"
LIVING, LEARNING, GROWING
Helping individuals build the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
Providing safe, welcoming homes with personalized support.
"Where will my loved one live?"
CARC’s residential homes offer more than a safe place to live. They are places where residents have a room of their own, build friendships, develop greater independence, and experience the everyday routines and joys of having a home, all with the support of caring staff and continued connection to family.
INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT HOMES
Residents enjoy a welcoming, home-like environment with individualized support based on their needs, abilities, and personal goals. Daily life focuses on building skills, making choices, developing confidence, and experiencing greater independence while having caring support available when needed.
A Room of Their Own
A personal space residents can make their own within a welcoming, home-like setting.
Personalized Staff Support
Individualized support, goal planning, case management, and on-call assistance based on each resident’s needs.
Daily Living Skills
Support with cooking, grocery shopping, budgeting, personal care, household responsibilities, and other skills for everyday life.
Health & Wellness Support
Nursing services and medication support when needed.
Transportation & Community Life
Transportation to work, appointments, activities, recreation, and opportunities to stay active in the community.
Friendships & Social Connections
Activities and experiences that encourage relationships, social skills, recreation, and a sense of belonging
24-HOUR SUPPORT HOMES
Residents live in comfortable, family-style homes where each person has a private bedroom and shares common living spaces with a small group of housemates. Caring staff are available 24 hours a day to provide individualized support while helping residents build skills, make choices, enjoy daily life, and be active members of their community.
A Room of Their Own
A private bedroom residents can personalize and make their own within a welcoming, shared home.
24-Hour Staff Support
Caring staff are available around the clock to provide individualized assistance, guidance, and support.
Daily Living Support
Assistance with meals, personal care, household responsibilities, budgeting, and everyday routines based on each resident’s needs and abilities.
Health & Wellness Support
Nursing services, medication support, and coordination of healthcare needs when needed.
Transportation & Community Life
Transportation to work, appointments, activities, recreation, shopping, and community events.
Friendships & Social Connections
Opportunities to build relationships with housemates and friends, participate in activities, and enjoy an active social life
What support is available if my loved one lives with family?
CARC's Adult Services provide the personalized support individuals need to live safely, confidently, and independently through compassionate care, professional guidance, and essential daily services.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Professional care, guidance, and resources that help individuals live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. Many of these services are available to qualifying individuals living in CARC residential homes as well as those living with their families.
SUPPORT BEYOND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
CARC offers a variety of services to qualifying individuals living with their families as well as those living in CARC residential homes.
GARY DON FORREST ACTIVITY BUILDING
The Gary Don Forrest Activity Building provides a welcoming place for individuals who are retired from employment or whose goals and abilities are better suited to a day program. Each day offers opportunities to stay active, learn, create, socialize, and build skills through educational programs, arts and crafts, workbooks, physical activities, therapy, and other engaging experiences tailored to individual interests and abilities.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Case managers work closely with individuals, families, and their support teams to coordinate services, identify needs, set personal goals, and help ensure each person receives the support and resources they need.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCES
Supporting the whole person through opportunities and resources that promote physical well-being, emotional wellness, social connection, recreation, and an active life in the community.
TRANSPORTATION
Safe, reliable transportation helps individuals stay connected to the places that are part of everyday life, including work, appointments, CARC programs, activities, and community events.
ON-CALL SUPPORT
When unexpected needs arise, help is only a call away. CARC’s on-call support provides timely assistance and guidance when it is needed most.
NURSING SERVICES
CARC’s nursing team provides personalized health support, medication oversight, care coordination, and ongoing monitoring based on each individual’s needs, helping them stay healthy and receive the care they need.