Heartwood Child and Family Services offers adult supported group living residence, providing service to individuals with enhanced developmental disabilities, including autism, down syndrome, intellectual or learning disabilities, with a focus on support for cognitive and adaptive functioning needs. 

Our mission is to provide specialized services to promote the social inclusion of individuals with developmental disability through support in activities of daily living, safety and security and involvement in community participation. Our general programming will focus on skill development that fosters independence and autonomy including life skills, social skills and vocational support. Our team will work collaboratively with clients and their support network on individualized goals and target support plans accordingly. 

Our vision is to provide unparalleled residential care and therapeutic services to individuals that contribute to an enhancement in their overall quality of life, helping to ensure that each resident thrives and reaches their full potential.  

Our Program Goals

1. To provide a safe, secure and caring environment for every individual in our program
2. To help each resident maintain connections to their community, including family of origin.
3. To include the family of origin or individual’s personal support network in the treatment plan whenever possible
4. To support the emotional, mental health, social, and physical needs of each resident. 
5. To support the development of academic, social, communication, and life skills of each resident while being mindful of their individual abilities
6. To involve the resident in all necessary community supports and services. 
7. To proactively provide exposure to each resident’s culture and continually provide opportunities to practice cultural traditions and customs in welcoming space.
8. To offer continuous education and training for all members of Heartwood to ensure that they provide the best services possible to our clients.
9. To ensure that all members of Heartwood are comfortable and confident in accessing support when needed and more importantly, to ensure that those supports are readily available at all times.
10. To encourage all members of the support team to learn, identify and recognize their strengths and limitations.
11. To prepare each resident for independence by helping them to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.
12. To support long-term, stable placements for those requiring extended care.