Birth-to-Three Early Intervention services throughout Pennsylvania work together to support children and families experiencing homelessness. By Sydney Kerelo In 2022, the City of Philadelphia announced it had approximately 4,489 homeless individuals and families. Most of that population are families with children in the Birth-to-Three age range. That’s not all; according to Red Nose Day, nearly 31 million children worldwide are left unhoused.…
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What Does Independence Mean to People with Disabilities?
KenCrest’s Enabling Technologies program helps those with disabilities gain independence through different devices.
Meet the Creators of KenCrest’s Book Club
During the pandemic, Amanda and her Community Connection Coach Michele joined a book club to find friendship and community.
These Lifesharing Partners Celebrate Five Years Together
Lifesharing partners Adrienne Hayman and Beth Ann celebrate five years together with a trip to Nifty Fifty’s and a surprise visit.
How Enabling Technologies Help This Pennsylvania Couple
KenCrest’s Enabling Technology program supports various people with disabilities to live more independently, including George and Louise.
From Lifesharing to DSP, This Employee Has Done It All
For 34 years, Annette Hanks has helped various people with disabilities in KenCrest through Lifesharing and Supported Independent Living.
LifeSherpa Supports Employment Growth
Project SEARCH helps its interns learn valuable job skills through onsite training, classroom curriculum and the LifeSherpa app.
Help a KenCrest Family in Need This Holiday Season
For 23 years, KenCrest’s Family Fund has helped support thousands through the holiday season in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut.
Art in the Park with Tacha
Tacha is the next Bob Ross as the Assistant Art Teacher for KenCrest’s virtual and in-person Meaningful Day art classes.
KenCrest Ties Run Deep in This Family
Program Manager, Stephanie Joyner raised her children alongside the residents she supports, while living in a KenCrest Community Home.