Why is Friendship's Work So Important?

There is greater demand for community-based and supportive employment programs for persons with severe disabilities.

The need for programs like Friendship can be attributed to these facts:

• Fewer people are being served in public institutions in favor of community programs, and this trend is accelerating at a rapid pace nationwide.

• The improved quality of life available and the reduced cost of care in community programs, such as Friendship, are the primary motivations behind this movement.

• Community programs and supportive employment programs are being encouraged by parents, advocates, professionals, and funding sources to provide services that are more individualized to the needs of persons served.

Friendship Community Care, Inc. has historically coordinated with university students for internship purposes of education and professional experience and training. The organization also provides volunteer opportunities for interested members of the community who meet the agency volunteer requirements.