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Walking
the path to independence
In a relatively
new ministry of the church, a ministry originally developed through
Covenant Women Ministries, Covenant Enabling Residences works with
adults with developmental disabilities to ensure they receive the
support, training and encouragement they need to become independent
members of the community.
Covenant Enabling
Residences provide around-the-clock care to residents in a warm,
Christian environment. Staff members nurture residents' dreams and
hopes as they teach the skills and self-confidence needed to become
economically and physically independent.
Bjorklund
House
Opened
in 1994, Bjorklund House is home to 16 adults with developmental
disabilities. A 24-hour staff encourages residents to achieve their
maximum level of independence in the group setting. From doing their
laundry and helping with meals, to grocery shopping, using public
transportation or holding a job in the community, residents experience
the
satisfaction
of daily strides in their growth toward independence.
Independence
Place
Just
two blocks from Bjorklund House, Independence Place offers an even
higher level of independence to its eight residents.
Residents'
apartments are complete with their own bathroom and kitchen. Staff
members are on site 24 hours a day to offer support and encouragement
as residents walk the path to self-sufficiency. All residents are
employed in the local community or participate in a  day
program.
Bjorklund House and Independence Place
15841 Terrace Drive
Oak Forest, Illinois 60452
(708) 687-2038
Fax: (708) 687-2762
Our
Place
At
Our Place, hopes and dreams grow in an atmosphere that reflects
the love of God and Bible-based Christian values. A small community
of eight residents, Our Place enables adults with developmental
disabilities to leave home and test their independence while having
a supportive structure available day and night.
Our
Place
322 N. 60th Avenue West
Duluth,
Minnesota 55807
(218) 624-3097
Fax: (218) 624-3440
Mary's
and Joseph's House
Twelve
developmentally disabled adults are experiencing the satisfaction
of self-sufficiency at these two adult foster care homes in Muskegon,
Mich. Developed by Forest Park Covenant Church with assistance from
CMB, the residences opened in May 2001. Round-the-clock staff provides
a strong shoulder residents may lean on as they develop
the skills and self-confidence needed to pursue independence.
Mary's
and Joseph's House
862 Forest Park Road
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
(231) 780-9240
Fax: (231) 780-9336
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