ABOUT US

Our Mission

Katie's House is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with inekkectual or physical disabilities.

We believe that people with disabilities have the right to live, work and socialize with others of their choice who are age and ability appropriate.
We believe the warehousing of adults with intellectual disabilities in workshops and group home facilities must change. Some may need workshops and group homes, but many do not.
We believe the state should not decide where or with whom a person with disabilities can live, work or volunteer.
We believe and stress participation in the community where these special adults can interact with the general population.
We also believe that families can be encouraged to develop appropriate residential housing, activities and occupational opportunities for their adult child with the help of family mentoring.

The Next Step

Many adults with intellectual or physical disabilities will never be able to live on their own. Katie is one of these special individuals. Her parents realized her vulnerability and their own mortality.

They asked: "Who will care for our charming daughter when we are gone? We want her to live, comfortably cared for, happy and safe.

We want Katie to have a full life."

They dreamt of a Residential Home, built on love, for their daughter and other individuals with special needs.

The Dream

To mentor families on Housing and Entitlement Programs.
To support a different concept in housing and activities.
To encourage volunteering.
To seek work places, instead of sheltered workshops when possible.
To provide social activities for the house members and other individuals living in the community

What makes

Katie's House different?

Katie's House presently owns four residential homes; two are for women and two are for men.

Unlike state or other privately-run facilities or group homes, the residents have a choice of who they live with. They are also able to maintain their spot in the house even in the event of hospitalization.

All four homes are managed by an advisory board of parents, family and guardians of the house members. These homes are not group homes and are not supported by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.