Imagine!’s Community Impact

So many generous individuals, foundations, and companies have supported Imagine! and its mission over the years.

Today, we’d like to share some information about the kind of impact Imagine! has on its community, and demonstrate why your support is so vital.

Last year, Imagine!:

• helped 327 babies and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays make progress toward their individual developmental goals (e.g., improved communication skills, improved fine or gross motor skills, or improved social skills);

• managed foster placements for 45 children whose special needs could not be met by their birth parents;

• helped 54 school-aged children with developmental disabilities to learn vital socialization skills to help them to participate more fully in society, while affording their parents the peace of mind that comes with safe and appropriate childcare during work hours;

• provided job training, placement, coaching, and supervision for 106 adults with developmental disabilities;

• promoted the growth and safety of 306 local adults with developmental disabilities by enabling them to participate in enriching and therapeutic activities in the community;

• provided information and referrals to services to 1,279 families providing at-home care of a person with a developmental disability;

• helped parents of 55 children with autism spectrum disorders select and pay for services such as behavioral, speech, or occupational therapy;

• distributed $1,185,668.62 to caregivers of 583 individuals with developmental disabilities living at home to help pay for the services and supports that were most important to their families, such as respite care, medical or dental care, therapies, or devices to help the individual with special needs function better at school or work;

• provided comprehensive mental health services to 218 individuals with dual (mental illness/developmental disability) diagnoses;

• provided a broad range of behavioral health services to 105 individuals and educated their parents and caregivers about ways to build cooperative behavior;

• managed host home placements for 91 adults with developmental disabilities; and

• provided 24-hour comprehensive care to 57 adults with developmental disabilities, including seniors and medically fragile individuals.

Unfortunately, budget cuts and regulatory changes have made it increasingly difficult to continue to provide so many services to so many people in need. That is why 10 years ago the Imagine! Foundation was created: to support the Imagine! organization through fundraising and education. The Foundation has raised more than $4,000,000 to date, enhancing Imagine!’s ability to serve some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Thank you for your continued support!