Our History and Purpose

History

General Information


Since 1976, Parents & Friends (PAF) has served adults with developmental disabilities.  In the year 2000, we expanded our mission to include services specifically for our community’s senior citizens. Our mission, in short, is to promote and protect the independence of the disabled and elderly.  Through an array of services, including small group homes, semi-independent and independent living program, and personal assistance, PAF maintains quality residential and life management services best suited to each consumer’s adaptive and functions needs.
Vision

Vision


Be La Porte County’s most trusted and caring resource for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.

Mission

Mission


Parents & Friends will encourage and enhance total personal development,
independence and quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities and provide support to the senior population with caring well-coordinated community based support systems.

  • Family, home and health
  • Security and safety
  • Opportunity
  • Goals
  • A growth of spirit
  • A future
Philosophy

Philosophy

We all have disabilities in one sense or another, and we need the help of others in our community to live our lives.  We don’t ask for, or expect perfection from one another, merely a common understanding and respect.  For under our rough imperfections, we all share the same spirit, LIKE A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY, EMERGING FROM A COCOON.

At PAF, we see the spirit in everyone, seeking unique expression.  Our philosophy says persons who are developmentally disabled or elderly can come to a greater understanding of themselves, others and like by living in society.  By providing an environment that promotes personal dignity, and an opportunity for physical, intellectual, social and emotional developmental, our clients can express this spirit to the best of their abilities.

In the warm loving, community life found in all PAF activities from residential home to transportation services, we seek to engender self-worth and caring.  We hope that society can look beyond disabilities and infirmities and see everyone’s true spirit.