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New Hope |
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“To provide a safe and loving environment for developmentally disabled adults”. |
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The following information will hopefully answer most of your questions. Feel free to contact us. |
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INFORMATION |
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What is New Hope? New Hope provides adult family homes for the developmentally disabled. The Adult Family Homes of New Hope are licensed by the State of Washington; they are located 6 miles east of Goldendale, a rural community in South Central Washington State. New Hope is a non-profit organization, born of Christian concern for the Developmentally Disabled adult. The program of New Hope teaches Biblical morals and values along with social skills. Its primary emphasis is to promote a sense of self-worth because of God's unconditional love, both in a family setting of love and acceptance, and in group interaction. New Hope has served the developmentally disabled since 1978. |
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What is the program of New Hope? New Hope is a place where developmentally disabled adults live, learn, work, and play with loving, caring house parents and daily activity supervisors who share their lives in a very special way. The residents learn life-skills by participating in personal, household, and daytime activities. Up to six residents (all men or all women) live in an individual family-sized home with a Resident Manager (house parent). Resident Managers are responsible for the operations of their homes within the context of the total program. Day Program supervisors are responsible for conducting the day program at the New Hope activity center. This family setting of the individual home is where self-discipline, responsibility, and respect are learned as well as the Biblical model for spiritual training. New Hope is designed to provide long-term homes for its residents; it is not an interim training program. Each staff person is working toward the goal of assisting the residents to achieve their highest level of functioning. The New Hope staff is continuously trying to better meet the needs of the residents (and community) with new and innovative opportunities for growth. It is seeking to expand its base of support to include other programs that will augment those currently offered. One such program is Operation W.E.L.L. (a non-resident day program). |
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Who does New Hope serve? Many parents and families of the developmentally disabled are facing the following questions: What does the future hold for my loved one who is developmentally disabled? New Hope seeks to meet these needs. New Hope is able to house developmentally disabled adults (18 years or older) who need to live within a supportive community. The program is not designed to deal with extreme physical disabilities, behavioral problems, extreme emotional disturbances, or criminal delinquency. Residents must show an ability to manage their own basic personal grooming with minimal assistance and the ability to communicate their basic needs. Parents or guardians interested in learning more about the program of New Hope are invited to contact us. |
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Who are the staff of New Hope? The staff consists of special people who are dedicated to the ministry of living and working with people who are developmentally disabled. Full-time Resident Managers (house parents) are needed; also needed are relief house parents and day activity center staff to supervise the residents in their daytime activities and skills development. Maintenance help is always needed. The Director provides the overall supervision and leadership of the program. All staff receive appropriate training and are licensed by the State of Washington. |
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How is New Hope funded and governed? We are beholden to all those who have donated, without which we could not operate. New Hope operates as a non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Funding consists of resident fees and contributions from individuals and organizations. All contributions are fully tax deductible under IRS regulations. Monthly fees are for room, board, 24-hour supervision, training, counseling, and general assistance. The residents' Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) is applied toward the monthly fee along with family help, DDD funds (Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities), and donations. New Hope needs and welcomes donations (financial, food, material, and labor) from individuals, churches, community groups, and foundations. |
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