Stories & Perspectives

Robert Metz Explores Fire Stations in the Community

This KenCrest Nurse Care Manager helps an individual in Community Living by helping him continue his passion for working in fire stations.

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Saint Joseph’s University Awards KenCrest Children’s Homes

KenCrest Children’s Transitional Care Homes were honored with the 2024 Faith-Justice Institute Community Partner Award.

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Cultivating a Community For Families with Disabilities

Sana Garner talks about her experiences as a mom with a son who has a disability and what its been like cultivating a community for him.

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KenCrest’s Ticket to Work NBI Helps People Earn More Money

The New Business Ideas Initiative funds programs that benefit the people we support, and our Ticket to Work program does just that.

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KenCrest Helps People With An IDD Find Their Dream Careers

KenCrest’s Employment Program connects individuals to their dream Careers while gaining independence, stability, and on-site job training.

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Creating a Healthier Environment For Philly Early Learners

KenCrest’s Early Learning Centers and the Women for a Healthy Environment teach Philly families about ways to be eco-friendly.

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How Enabling Technology Helps People With An IDD Thrive

KenCrest Outcome Specialist Centelia Forbes talks about how Enabling Technology has helped the people she supports.

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How One Childcare Worker Supports Medically Fragile Children

Reflect on KenCrest’s services and learn about disabilities by reading these nonfiction stories written by our staff members.

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Getting Career Ready With Merck

Two KenCrest clients regularly volunteer in Phoenixville and Pottstown to learn new skills and develop friendships in their communities.

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Early Intervention Children Visit the Helping Friendly Farm

A child supported by KenCrest meeting one of the donkeys at the Helping Friendly Farm. // Photo by Aubrey Hoffert.  KenCrest’s Early Intervention program visited the Helping Friendly Farm to…

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Apollo’s Journey With Cerebral Palsy

At 3 years old Apollo and his parents, Sana and Zach, navigate Spastic Quad Cerebral Palsy with help from KenCrest’s Early Intervention team.

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Inclusivity in The Workplace

Writer Grace Dow breaks down inclusivity in the workplace for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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