Project Care

Programs for people with developmental disabilities

Here at Project Care, we have dedicated ourselves to providing individuals with special needs the resources they need to succeed. Project Care provides Financial Support, Education, Housing and Living Support, Employment Opportunities, Healthcare Services, Advocacy and Legal Support, and More.

Partner Programs for Financial Assistance

Arkansas Department of Human Services

The Jonesboro Human Development Center is a state-funded residential facility that provides training and care for people with intellectual challenges or related conditions. The center serves approximately 100 people on its campus, while also offering support services to those in the surrounding community who might benefit from alternative living/service options. The goal of the center is to provide the support and training needed to help people reach their maximum potential in life while considering their rights to dignity and respect.

Programs:

TEFRA: The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) is a Medicaid program that can help families with children younger than 19 years old who have a disability receive care in their homes rather than an institution.

CES Waiver: The Community and Employment Support (CES) Waiver offers services in your community to support clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) with all major life activities, such as living independently and working at a job with help from an employment coach.

Traditional Medicaid

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Why do We do it?

Project Care is a wonderful collaboration of programs, specialists, and special education teachers in our community who share a vision to enrich the lives of our special needs population. We do this through advocacy, education, and legislation because everyone deserves the same opportunities.

Our goal is to bring awareness, provide resources, and education services, and be a part of the legislative process that will improve the overall quality of life for our Special Needs Population.

How we Provide support to people with special needs

Thanks to the help from our partners we are able to provide several avenues of support to those with special needs.

  • Offering financial aid to individuals and families with special needs to cover medical expenses, therapy costs, and other related expenses.
  • Providing grants or scholarships for education and vocational training.
  • Creating inclusive educational programs that cater to the unique learning needs of individuals with disabilities.
  • Offering specialized classes, resources, and support for academic success.
  • Advocating for inclusive practices in mainstream schools.
  • Establishing group homes or assisted living facilities that provide a supportive environment for individuals with special needs.
  • Offering independent living skills training to enhance self-sufficiency.
  • Providing counseling services for both individuals with special needs and their families.
  • Collaborating with businesses to create job opportunities for individuals with special needs.
  • Offering vocational training programs to enhance employability skills.
  • Advocating for inclusive hiring practices.
  • Providing access to specialized healthcare services, including medical check-ups, therapy, and rehabilitation.
  • Creating programs that address both physical and mental health needs.
  • Advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with special needs at local, national, and international levels.
  • Offering legal assistance to address issues related to discrimination, accessibility, and other legal matters.