Learn. Connect. Build Confidence.

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Homegrown Connections offers small-group programs for adults with developmental disabilities that focus on practical skills, independence, confidence and community connection.

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Our programs are hands-on, engaging and designed around real life. Rather than simply talking about skills, we create opportunities to practice them in meaningful ways.

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Programs change throughout the year based on participant interests, goals and community opportunities.

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Practical Life Skills

 

Building independence happens one skill at a time.

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Our practical academic and life skills programs give participants opportunities to develop skills they can use at home and in the community, including:

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• Cooking and meal preparation

• Baking and kitchen skills

• Budgeting and money management

• Grocery shopping and comparing prices

• Understanding bills and everyday expenses

• Organization and household routines

• Preparing for independent or supported living

• Community safety and problem-solving

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Whenever possible, participants practice these skills through real-life experiences rather than worksheets alone.

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Employment Skills

 

Our employment-focused programs help participants explore what work could look like for them while developing skills that are useful in a variety of workplaces.

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Activities may include:

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• Exploring different careers and job interests

• Identifying personal strengths

• Understanding workplace expectations

• Resume development

• Interview practice

• Communication with supervisors and coworkers

• Customer service

• Workplace problem-solving

• Building confidence and professionalism

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We can also incorporate real-world experiences, volunteer opportunities and individualized employment support when appropriate.

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Health, Fitness & Community

 

Being active should be enjoyable.

 

Participants have opportunities to explore different ways of staying active while becoming more comfortable accessing recreational and community spaces.

 

Activities may include swimming, walking, fitness, sports, bowling, dance and other community-based experiences.

 

The goal isn't athletic performance — it's finding activities participants enjoy while building confidence, healthy routines and community participation.

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Relationships, Communication & Social Skills

 

Relationships are an important part of adult life.

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Through discussion, role-play, games, drama and real-life situations, participants can build skills related to:

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• Friendship

• Communication

• Boundaries

• Conflict resolution

• Emotions

• Social cues

• Self-advocacy

• Dating and relationships

• Handling uncomfortable situations

• Asking for help

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Our approach respects participants as adults and focuses on practical situations they may encounter in everyday life.

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Learning Through Experience

 

A Homegrown Connections program might include cooking together, visiting a grocery store, planning a budget, practicing a job interview, trying a new fitness activity or working together to solve a real-world problem.

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Those experiences give participants opportunities to build skills while also developing something equally important: confidence in themselves.

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Current Programs

 

Program offerings and schedules change throughout the year.

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Contact Homegrown Connections to learn about our current programs, available spaces, upcoming sessions and drop-in opportunities.

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Come learn, grow and connect with us.