Ucp Oregon

For more than 60 years, UCP of Oregon has been fiercely dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADD, and others. Nearly 200 trained employees serve the community providing direct care for people in their homes, respite care and support for their family members, custom fit job opportunities, and navigation through complicated health systems. UCP is efficient - more than 92% of every dollar goes directly to fund their work. Services include: Connections - Case management services, person-centered planning, and connecting customers with resources to live the life they choose. Foundations - Assisting people with developmental disabilities to live in their own home or apartment. Employment Solutions - Working with job seekers who experience disabilities to achieve employment in the community at a competitive wage. Building Blocks - Attendant care, skills training, and relief care to children experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in their family home under the age of 18 years. Family Support - Facilitating connection with other families for moral support, practical information, equipment exchanges, and offer respite care for caregivers.