Agency Name: JARC
Services: Specialized Residential, CLS, Respite
Counties Served: Oakland
Founded: 1969
Is your organization CARF accredited?: No
Willing to serve people with complex behavioral needs: Yes
Willing to serve people with intensive medical needs: Yes
Available:: feeding tubes, passing medications
Available (Other):: Willing to train staff for other medical needs
How we are commited to a Culture of Gentleness: JARC has been granted an Organizational Certification in a Culture of Gentleness. We send all of our Home Managers to the three day practicum and Managing in a Culture of Gentleness. We have several staff who have participated in the Mentor Certification Training as well as 2 staff who have been Certified as Mentors in a Culture of Gentleness. JARC has an internal committee dedicated to a Culture of Gentleness and provides training to all employees a minimum of yearly in a Culture of Gentleness. Mentors are available to assist staff in homes that need additional assistance in a Culture of Gentleness.
Languages other than English?: Yes
Languages other than English: American Sign Language
Geographical areas of Macomb and Oakland counties served for Community Living Supports (CLS) and/or Respite (Hourly support): JARC serves Oakland County, primarily the Southwest region of the county, including Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Oak Park, Southfield and Beverly Hills.
Will locate homes (rentals) for individuals seeking personal residences: No
Licensed Facility: Yes
City / cities licensed facility is located: West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Huntington Woods and Bloomfield Township
Lives in home where license is held (Family Foster Care Home): No
Minors live in the home?: No
Can the home accommodate individuals that are non-ambulatory?: Yes
Wheelchair lift available: Yes
# of Floors: single story
# People per Room: 1-2
Opportunities for single occupancy per room?: Yes
Unique information about organizaton: JARC has 12 licensed homes with a variety of layouts and room accommodations.
Business Phone Number: 248-538-6610
Contact: Carol Kaczander
248-538-6610
carolkaczander@jarc.org
