About Us
Compassionate, research-backed support
We provide individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs using research-backed practices and genuine, consistent care to help them build skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in their communities.
What We Believe
Everyone deserves the chance to live a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling
Vision
To be the standard for purposeful, dignity-centered support services for individuals with disabilities.
Mission
To empower individuals with disabilities to live functional, purposeful lives through compassionate, research-backed support.
Values
These values guide how we work with our clients, with each other and with our community:
Autonomy
Supporting independence, self-advocacy, and informed choice
Compassion
Meeting people where they are, without judgment
Respect
Treating all people with dignity and helping them recognize their own worth
Growth
Creating space to learn, adapt, and progress at each person’s pace
Trust
Building strong, reliable relationships with each individual we serve
Meaningful Work
Doing everything with the goal of improving our clients’ lives
Stability
Providing consistent support in a world that can be unpredictable
how we help
Our History
Our team works with individuals aged 14 and up who may need support with communication, behavior, daily living, education or community engagement. Using applied behavior analysis (ABA), we help clients build skills and reduce barriers to independence in ways that are sustainable and rooted in trust.
Read Our Success Stories
our approach
Research-Backed Care
Data helps us track progress and adjust plans, but real change comes from consistent support, clear goals, and knowing when to adapt based on what a person needs in that moment. Our approach is structured, research-informed, and shaped by the person in front of us.
Learn more about our approach our Programs
Our programs are built to support the kinds of skills people use in everyday life.
We structure each person’s time based on what they need to work on, what they’re ready for and what kind of support helps them move forward. The goal isn’t to follow a fixed schedule, but instead to help people build confidence and practical skills they can carry into the rest of their lives.
Community Involvement & Volunteering
Volunteering, community outings, and work-based learning are all part of how our clients build skills—but they’re also real ways to participate, contribute, and connect.
Microenterprise
These projects give individuals the chance to build practical skills and earn money, but more importantly, they offer ownership, creativity, and pride in something they made themselves.
How Our Programs Work
Every service we provide is shaped by a few consistent themes:
Individualization – No two people’s programs look exactly the same
Progress, not perfection – We focus on growth that’s meaningful to the person, not a set outcome
Real-life application – Skills are practiced in everyday settings, not just structured lessons
Trust and consistency – We take the time to build relationships and meet people where they are
Dignity and contribution – Clients aren’t here to be managed—they’re here to participate, grow, and contribute
Whether someone starts by learning how to get through a morning routine or is ready to take on community volunteering, our programs create a bridge between what’s possible now and what might be possible next.
Learn more about how we helpOur Partners
We’re proud to work alongside organizations in the St. Louis area that give our clients the chance to take part in real work, build new skills and be part of something beyond our own walls. Each of these partnerships reflects the trust our community places in our clients—and the trust our clients are building in themselves.
Forest Park
Ongoing beautification work, including trash pickup, weeding, and planting wherever help is needed
St. Louis Area Foodbank
Clients volunteer weekly to help pack boxes and support food distribution
Seeds of Hope Farm
Original canvas pieces, mixed media, and other artwork created both during program and at home
Boxing Therapy
Clients propagate spider, snake, and other houseplants from clippings and care for them until they’re ready to sell or donate
Hope Church
Clients propagate spider, snake, and other houseplants from clippings and care for them until they’re ready to sell or donate