"Adoption is a method provided by law that creates the legal relationship of parent and child. After an adoption is finalized, the adoptive parent assumes all the rights and responsibilities for the child that the birth parent would have. Also, the adopted child has the same rights and responsibilities as would any child born to the adoptive parents.When you adopt a waiting child, you will be giving that child a permanent family and another chance in life. All children deserve a loving, committed, safe, and permanent family."

Bereavement Related Counseling Services Including Individual Support, Family Support, and Support Groups

All ages who are dealing with bereavement and loss of a loved one.

Faith Riding Center is a horseback riding facility where individuals of all abilities can come learn to ride and learn about all aspects of horsemanship.

The focus is on long-term riding programs and do not offer trail rides, date nights, or parties at this time.

Programming that leads into the job coaching pre-employment services. Must Meet OPWDD Eligiblity

Job Coaching and Pre-employment services for persons with a developmental disability. Must Meet OPWDD Eligiblity

"The parent support group is designed for the family that is seeking to provide the most effective help for the disabled child residing in a family unit.  The group of parents / caregivers meets monthly, accompanied by a facilitator skilled in group dynamics, to discuss the problems which they mutually confront."

"DPAO offers families the opportunity to hire someone to take care of their developmentally disabled individual in the home.  Families with developmentally disabled individuals with severe medical difficulties or who are difficult to care for, participate in this program.  The parent hires a respite provider and submits a voucher.  DPAO pays for the services rendered by the respite provider."

"DPAO sponsors a Summer Recreation program for five weeks each summer for youngsters with special needs.  The program serves children who reside in Jefferson County, who because of special needs (developmental, mental, physical, or socioemotional), have been reluctant or unable to successfully participate in the recreational programs currently offered.   The program offers the children activities such as arts and crafts, group games, and field trips.  The program is coordinated and supervised by a trained special educator, staffed with young adults who are hired under the auspices of DPAO and JTPA, and supported by many volunteers." Must Meet OPWDD Eligibility

"Day Habilitation takes place 51% of the time outside the home of an individual and may be provided at any time of day.  Some examples of goals the individuals may wish to work on are:  using public transportation, safety skills within the community, shopping skills, utilizing community resources such as the library, appropriate public behavior, and how to order from a menu." Must Meet OPWDD Eligibility