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Community and Rehab Care – Community Living

Client Success Stories

Anthony’s Story

Anthony DiGiovanni was admitted to Sharps Community Home in Ponchatoula, LA, in 2019 when he was 18 years old. Anthony felt…

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Samantha and Pam’s Story

Samantha moved from a four-person CILA to a host home in mid-July this year. One of the things Samantha enjoys most…

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John M’s Story

John Masters joined ResCare New Jersey last March after spending 30 years at his previous placement. As you can imagine, transitioning…

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Iris’s Story

Iris Lorentzos joined our ResCare family on October 19, 1992, and has been a source of inspiration for her peers and…

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Tommy J.’s Story

Tommy Jarboe moved into a supported living site in November 2022, becoming close friends with his two roommates and participating in…

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Lance’s Story

Where do I start? Lance is finally home. ResCare Community Living in Austin, TX, welcomed Lance to his forever home…

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Lindsey’s Story

A new client in Tukwila, WA, Lindsey Norwood, moved into her first-ever brand new home! She is the first client to…

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K’s Story

George and Esther have been Host Home Providers with Community Advantage for several years. They have cared for many individuals, and…

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G’s Story

Heather and Mitch Kozak are Shared Living Providers who joined Community Alternatives Nebraska in 2022. They have done an amazing job…

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Jason’s Story

Jason Haury came to Brightway Community Living in December 1996 and is currently living in Oklahoma City with two roommates who…

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Lou Ann’s Story

Lou Ann Asbury is a ResCare client with cerebral palsy residing in Beckley, WV. She had a dream to attend…

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Samuel’s Story

Samuel Hooker was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he was displaced to Hammond…

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Robert’s Story

Robert Snodgrass came to the Eddy Road ICF after more than a year in a nursing home. He wasn’t appropriately placed…

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Autumn & Amanda’s Story

In 2023, Autumn Suboyu needed emergency placement. When she was admitted into ResCare Community Living in Logan, WV, early that…

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Marcel’s Story

Marcel is a remarkable 28-year-old who, despite a recent setback, has grown in leaps and bounds, motivated to regain abilities…

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Austin’s Story

Executive Director Michael Shepherd met a client’s family during a Christmas party, and they shared the amazing success of their…

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Tristyn’s Story

Tristyn has been a resident with ResCare since May 2021, and we love her dearly. Since her arrival, and despite…

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Jeffrey’s Story

This is a story about resiliency and courage in the face of a great challenge. Jeffrey Wells is a young…

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Aamer’s Story

Aamer Naji moved into the Capovilla home in February 2021 after his family experienced difficulties with his behaviors and excessive…

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Kevin’s Story

This July marks 15 years that Kevin Horton has received 24/7 services at the Brownwood, TX, operation. Kevin joined us…

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Richard’s Story

Richard Perry has been receiving 24/7 residential services in the Dunbar, WV, waiver program since 2013. He is an absolute…

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Tony’s Story

Tony King came to ResCare’s Desert Willow home in the summer of 2021 from Canyon Springs Residential Facility. During his…

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Hope’s Story

Hope Fuller lives with seven clients at the Buckridge ICF home in Evansville, IN. She and her roommates are involved…

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Lori’s Story

Lori Denaro has been a member of ResCare’s residential program community for more than 20 years, graduating through the continuum…

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Charlie’s Story

ResCare Community Living Program Manager Vicki Calyniuk received an emergency referral for Charlie and went to go see him immediately…

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Matt’s Story

Matt Hovey moved into the Queenswood ICF in Indianapolis in May 2018, after aging out of a youth residential placement….

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Maxine and Dee Dee’s Story

This story was written by ResCare Community Living Area Supervisor Niya Carter. Maxine Dell and Dee Dee are an amazing…

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Tommy’s Story

The following was written by ResCare Community Living Regional Vice President Tamie Barta. Tommy Haggerman moved four times in the…

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Sandra and Mikey’s Story

This story was written for Community Advantage Colorado Living Our LEGACY by Sandra Gurule, mother and guardian of ResCare Community…

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Todd’s Story

Todd Hill came to St. Clairsville, Ohio, as an emergency admit in December 2022. He had lived with his family…

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Gary & Terry’s Story

I didn’t plan to be a caregiver, although I kind of flirted with the idea during my college years. I…

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Brandi’s Story – An Update

Brandi came to Creative Living Services (CLS) three and a half years ago. She was very weak and unable to…

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Jason’s Story

In August, Jason Cross’s annual IDT was held. At that juncture, he mentioned to his team that he would like…

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Jacob’s Story

Jacob Broshears came to the ResCare Greencastle CRMNF as a client in 2016. He was placed at the facility due…

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Garrett’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 1, 2022, by Brian and Sheila Lloyd, parents and guardians of…

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StepStone Helps Siblings Find Their Forever Family

Jaeceon (J.J.) was removed from his biological mother when he was seven months old. He spent two days in licensed…

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Dennis’ Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 31, 2022, by Debbie Ramsey, mother and guardian of ResCare Community…

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David’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 24, 2022, by Cal Chong and Joey Crawford, parents and guardians…

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Jennifer’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 31, 2022, by Roy Fleisher, father and legal conservator of ResCare…

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Elizabeth’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 25, 2022, by Dr. Winston Smith, father and guardian of ResCare…

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Christina’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 30, 2022, from Dorothy Roth, mother of ResCare Community Living client…

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Christopher’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 25, 2022, from Mike and Judy Date, parents of ResCare Community…

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Luann’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written by Mary Bartosh, sister and guardian of ResCare Community Living client Luann. Choosing…

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Catherine’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on May 25, 2022, by Maxine Clark, sister and guardian of ResCare Community…

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Matthew’s Story

These are excerpts from a letter written on September 9, 2022, from Billie Gaines, mother of ResCare Community Living client…

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Wayne’s Story

“I think ResCare has done my brother a world of good,” shared Tracey Anderson, sister of ResCare Community Living client…

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Maria’s Story

At ResCare, we assist the people we support in obtaining work in the community through job training, placement and established…

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Matt’s Story

Matt joined the Queenswood ICF (intermediate care facility), in May 2018, after aging out of a youth residential placement. He…

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Lynn’s Story

When Lynn Gillett came into ResCare Community Living’s program, she did not do her own laundry, clean her own home,…

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Alexis’ Story

In St. Clairsville, Ohio, ResCare Community Living provides a “Youth in Crisis” respite program through a partnership with the local…

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Brandon’s Story

Brandon Levinson began receiving services at Community Alternatives Nebraska, an affiliate of ResCare Community Living, in June 2016. At that…

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Michael’s Story

Michael has been in his new apartment for a year and a half. As a parent, I think I learned…

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Isabella’s Story

Community Alternative Nebraska, [an affiliate of ResCare Community Living,] has been such a blessing to our family! Their staff are…

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Shoudier’s Story

On November 22, 2021, ResCare Community Living exclusively received an email from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)…

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Elvira’s Story

I had a home once. A room of my own, housemates and a program I loved to go to. I…

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Walter’s Story

My memory gets a bit fuzzy when I try to think back to a time before living in one of…

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Brandi’s Story

Our daughter Brandi [Arnold] has lived happily and successfully in the community for the last three years supported by Creative…

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StepStone Helps Sisters Find A Loving Home with New Family

Savannah, age 2, and Ivy, age 19 months, had been removed from their biological home due to neglect. StepStone Family…

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Community Living Client Finds Independence as an Entrepreneur

Community Living client Jake is 41 years old and has cerebral palsy. He came to our services in Sheridan, Indiana,…

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Adoption of Third Child Completes a Family’s Puzzle

In their matching t-shirts that read “The Condora Family: The last piece to complete our puzzle,” the Condora family gathered…

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Faith’s Story

Faith’s goal was to become an advocate for people with developmental disabilities. Community living staff worked with community partners to…

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Fostering and Adoption Can Change Lives

Children and youth thrive in supportive, safe and positive learning environments. StepStone Family & Youth Services provides services for children in need.

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Andrea’s Story

Andrea is a client and an extraordinary young woman who, with the help of her family and our services, completed…

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Jose’s Story

Jose’s parents never thought anyone could care for their son in the same way they could. Through community living, Jose…

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John’s New Life

Greencastle Indiana Intermediate Care Facility and Comprehensive Rehabilitative Management Needs Facility Client Success Special Olympics

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ResCare Community Living Team Helps Individual Find Fulfilling Job

Recently, ResCare team members from Community Alternatives Kentucky (CAKY) in Owensboro, Kentucky, helped an individual live his best life.

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Former Participant is Truly Grateful for Support from ResCare Community Living

Mark Rhode was once an individual receiving support from the ResCare Community Living team in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today, Mark is living his best life and grateful for the caring staff members who helped him overcome some of life’s obstacles.

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ResCare Community Living Helps a Mother’s Child Live His Best Life

ResCare Community Living team members in Corpus Christi, Texas, made a lasting impression on a mother who reached out to help her son live his best life.

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ResCare Community Living Helps Individuals Live Their Best Life at the Kentucky Derby

In May, two Community Living individuals we support and their caregivers were offered the chance to attend their first Kentucky Derby in Louisville!

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