Meaningful Day Community Engagement

KenCrest’s Community-Based Services deliver personalized in-home and community supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Whether living at home with family, in a residential setting, or with a Lifesharing provider, our programs promote independence and inclusion.

We proudly support over 100 individuals across Pennsylvania, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

KenCrest is committed to providing person-centered care, fostering life skills, and creating meaningful community engagement opportunities for adults with disabilities.

Services We Provide

  • Habilitation Services: help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) learn and develop daily living skills to improve independence, enhance quality of life, support family caregivers, and foster community engagement.
  • Companion Care: support the people we support with their daily activities.
  • Respite Services: providing temporary care in place of a family member during times of need and provides a break for the people we support from specific skills or activities.
  • Community Participation Opportunities: this enables people to explore different interests, hobbies, and activities within their communities that can lead to employment. These services are offered in a one-on-one setting.
  • Specialized Skill Development and Community Support: for those 21 years old and older living with autism to navigate and participate in their community. This service is provided through the Adult Autism Waiver program.
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Community participation supports (CPS)
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Individualized Support

Everyone should be able to engage in the most important activities to them. Based on a supported person's needs and goals, KenCrest designs a customized person-centered program to help them make meaningful contributions within their community.

Supports include, but are not limited to:

  • Each person will acquire, maintain, or improve skills like personal care, computer skills, money management, navigating public transportation, and personal safety.
  • Socialization: becoming more connected to a local community, social group, or volunteer opportunity.
  • Healthy Living: participating in exercise routines, grocery shopping, meal prepping, and learning to make healthy life choices.
Activity Club

The Activity Club is an informal social club where everyone we support in Community-Based Services are welcome to participate. Those who are part of the club engage in activities like bowling, yearly dances, arts and crafts classes, food/coffee dates, holiday outings, book clubs, and other social events in group settings.

Meaningful Day Community Participation Services

KenCrest Meaningful Day Program

The Meaningful Day initiative helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live fulfilling, inclusive lives by encouraging participation in hobbies, classes, events, and outings that match their interests. Whether it’s art classes, bowling, yoga, visiting local parks and museums, or other activities, our goal is to build a stronger community based on inclusion and personal growth.

We structure our Meaningful Day Program around three key areas:

For KenCrest Residential Participants

We offer personalized one-on-one or group experiences focused on community participation supports for residential clients. Each program is tailored to the individual’s interests and skill-building needs, such as money management, shopping skills, and making purchases in real-world settings.

Day Sharing Program

Our Day Sharing program brings together community members with shared interests to foster meaningful connections and lasting friendships.

Virtual Classes

KenCrest offers daily virtual classes for members who want to connect online. These interactive sessions teach new skills, explore hobbies, and create opportunities to meet new people, all while having fun!

Testimonials

Contact Us

To learn more about our Meaningful Day programs, please get in touch with Melissa Bailey-Raison at mbailey-raison@kencrest.org or 610-941-7012. Please take a moment to review our intake/referral process.