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Open House a Festive Occasion!

Food at Open House

The delights of the scrumptious food was only exceeded by the warm hospitality of the residents and staff of Washington House at the Open House on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Gary, John, Tim, and David proudly showed their rooms to visitors who munched on crock pot wieners, nacho dip, brownies and cookies (and more) prepared by them. With an estimated 200 visitors, the Open House was a bustling and festive occasion.

Applications for Residential Services

STARS Family Services is now in the planning stages for its second home and are accepting applications for residency in that home. To learn more, click here.

Washington House is Open!

After two months, the guys are doing well adapting to their new home, schedules and surroundings. They are learning new skills each day like how to do their own grocery shopping and cooking! Each one loves his home and looks forward to returning there each time he is away for a visit. There are always challenges ahead, so please keep these young men and the staff in your prayers.

Click here to see photos of Washington House.

Meet Washington House Staff

With the opening of Washington House, you'll want to meet the staff. They are certainly "Someone(s) you ought to know!"

The STAR-log

Guys Learning New Skills

David, Tim, John, and Gary are enjoying living together and are learning new skills at the same time. They help with grocery shopping and cook their own dinners. All have chores around the house such as mowing the lawn, setting or clearing the table, washing the dishes, and cleaning the bathroom. Some days are more fun than others!

Week One: Four Guys Having a Blast!

Our four STARS residents (Gary, David, John, and Tim) are all moved in to Washington House and have completed their first week of living together. So far, they are having a blast! Of course, we know this is their "honeymoon" period and many challenges lie ahead, but each one is enjoying the supportive independent living arrangement and are becoming better friends each day. The "Life Skills Tutors" have helped the guys arrange their schedules so that each one has responsibilities each day for...

Life Skills Tutor Supervisor Hard at Work

Carol C., our “Life Skills Tutor Supervisor” at Washington House is no stranger to our STARS since she’s been teaching them since 1985. Carol is working diligently with the "Life Skills Tutors" to make sure that our resident STARS receive the training, supervision, help, and independence they need. She has been helping to plan daily schedules, developing operating procedures, enlisting volunteer help and a myriad of other tasks. These are big jobs! Carol has a background that makes her well-...

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