SelfPride Extends to all Families

"I commend SelfPride for the individual attention they provide in care provision. SelfPride maintains a strict schedule that ensures residents are well cared for. SelfPride differentiates itself from other residential care facilities by the extremely personal and loving care they provide. I was concerned about the level of care of the institutions with my sister, but at SelfPride I know that the care is excellent.

SelfPride does really great things for the residents in their care. I know my sister is a very social person who likes to go out and be the center of attention. Donna loves music and is a member of the communication board at her Adult Day program. In addition, Donna makes sure to send her family birthday and holiday cards. At SelfPride Donna goes shopping and to church every week. Over the years SelfPride has celebrated birthdays, holidays, gone to the circus, and thrown dinner parties. I am pleased with the services at SelfPride. I can’t think of or believe that there is a better place for Donna than SelfPride.

Thank you for being there and doing those extra things that make Donna feel special."

~ Vicki Gurski

Vicki Gurski is the sister of Donna, a SelfPride consumer at Ransome house. Donna is one of the original residents of the alternative living units.
 
 
 

SelfPride: Partners for Success

Seeing an opportunity to increase the quality of services SelfPride purposefully devotes time establishing community partners. These flourishing partnerships allow SelfPride to offer a diverse range of adult day programming to the residents. Our partners include:

  
 

ARC of Baltimore offers service programs for individuals with developmental disabilities such as: supported employment; residential; day habitation; family & individual support; services for children; foster care; respite care; sports, leisure, recreation, child care. SelfPride has three individuals who participate in programming at the Arc of Baltimore.

The Chimes organization focuses on vocational, day, medical day, day habilitation & senior services. Generally the program includes: self-care skills, eating skills, leisure activities, personal hygiene, community involvement, food preparation skills. SelfPride currently has three people enrolled in the Day Habilitation and Medical Day programs for more severe developmentally disabled adults with physical and medical limitations.

Family Service Foundation (FSF) is a non-profit human service agency affiliated with United Way. The program provides direct services which include family support, individual support, pre-vocational training, day habilitation, residential, and supportive housing.

Francis X. Gallagher is an organization under the umbrella of the Catholic Charities of Baltimore. SelfPride uses the medical day, occupational programs, social worker services and nursing services offered by the organization. Currently, SelfPride has 7 people enrolled in the Francis X. Gallagher day program.

The Intervals organization provides day habilitation programs to adults with developmental disabilities. Recently Intervals received the Maryland Quality Award Gold Medal. The day habilitation includes medical programming because most of the individuals served have severe physical limitations or complex medical conditions. Currently, three individuals from SelfPride participate in the day program at Intervals.

Providence Center was founded in 1961 to provide supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Their programs are professionally managed and individually designed to empower these adults to exercise higher levels of control over their lives. One person from SelfPride participates in programming at Providence Center.

STAR Associates, Inc. was founded in 1985, as a human resources training and development firm. STAR Associates is committed to enhancing the employment opportunities of individuals and families with a history of welfare dependence. They provide CDL training to qualified individuals. STAR Associates provides all transportation services for SelfPride.

Mayor’s Office of Employment and Development (MOED) mission is to coordinate and direct workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employers and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. MOED refers candidates to SelfPride for the Community Living Assistant (CLA) Training Program.

America Works operates through the Department of Human Resources and provides support services for recruitment, workforce development, and training resources. America Works provides SelfPride with prospective candidates for the Community Living Assistant (CLA) Training Program.

Department of Human Resources aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide prevention services, and protect vulnerable children and adults. They refer mothers who are welfare dependent to SelfPride’s Community Living Assistant (CLA) Training Program.

Department of Social Services meets the needs of families, protects vulnerable children and adults, and promotes self-sufficiency. Through a collaborative partnership with SelfPride the Department of Social Services refers youth to the Fresh Start program and individuals with developmental disabilities to Alternative Living Units.