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Admissions Department

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:26:34 GMT

The Admissions Department serves as the initial point of contact for all inquiries to ensure potential applicants are connected to programs and services which best meet their needs. The Department provides assistance and direction for families and agencies that wish to access Center services. Contact Us Admission Aplication Below *Note* Please print and complete forms 1-14 and fax to Maria Heitmann at 713-525-8334. In order to be considered for admissions, all forms must be completed. 1. Admissions - Intake Folder Checklist 2. Admissions - Application for Services 3. Emergency Authorization 4. Physical Examination 5. DPT Immunization Record 6. Individual Annual TB Test 7. Seizure Classification 8. Admission - Medication History 9. Physician's Request for Administration of Medications 10. Medication Policy ...

Products and Services

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:29:55 GMT

Artisan Products The Artisan Products program provides meaningful employment for the residents of Willow River Farms. Residents may weave placemats and rugs, make paper the old-fashioned way, embroider, knit, create one-of-a-kind ceramics and make hand-dipped candles. The Artisans at Willow River Farms take pride in their creations; many of which are sold to the public. Click here to see a sampling of the handcrafted Artisan products that are available for sale. Caning Founded in 1979, Cullen Caners restores caning, rushing and wicker furnishings to meet customer specifications. Cullen Caners can repair or replace hand woven or prefabricated materials. Please note: Cullen Caners does not repair or stain furniture. Caning Flyer Gingersnaps Why wait for the holidays? Treat yourself to Gingersnaps, Cheesesnaps, Fruitcakes & Crunchy Chocolate Nuggets! GINGERSNAPS ETC. is 100% volunteer driven. All proceeds from the sales of products in these web...

Supported Living Program

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:38:12 GMT

Services include:

Money Management Training
Daily Living Skills Training
Skills Assessment
Counseling
Social/leisure activities

Operational for over 15 years, the Supported Living Program offers persons with developmental disabilities staff support and guidance while they participate as an integral part of their community. Each person lives in his or her own apartment either alone or with roommate. Residents in the Program have gone through rigorous training and assessment to ensure their skills are at their highest potential. Service delivery is based on individualized assessment, and provides an array of opportunities for each individual resident. Services can include, but are not limited to assistance with cooking, shopping, and banking. We promote full community integration, and encourage residents to take advantage of the many resources available.

Adult Training & Employment Services A.T.E.S.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:50:42 GMT

The mission of Adult Training & Employment Services is to provide training, employment services and support to adults with developmental disabilities. Through these activities, The Center empowers them to achieve community integration by maximizing their social and vocational independence.

Momentum Industries

Momentum Industries provides adults with developmental disabilities programs where they can learn work habits and skills needed to become valued employees. One of the primary goals of the program is to enable persons to acquire the skills they need to be seen by employers, as contributing members of their work force.

A.T.E.S. offers various options to respond to individual needs: day habilitation services, work center training, supervised off site crews and supported employment. Momentum Industries provides a ready work force of over 250 trainees to the business community. Not only is contract work performed within the work center, but also work crews are available to travel to the customer’s workplace.

Typical work performed through Momentum Industries includes pricing, sorting, repackaging, mail out services and order fulfillment. Momentum Industries also operates a furniture restoration program and landscape department. Cullen Caners repair and restore wicker, cane or rush furniture and antiques to their original beauty. The landscape department operates two full crews with a wide range of customers, including City Of Houston and Texas Department of Transportation.

The Day Habilitation Services

The Day Habilitation Services offer classroom and community based activities to help develop the client’s awareness and self-help skills. Classroom activities focus on a variety of topics to include current events, arts & crafts, basic education, personal grooming and social skills. Community activities focus on field trips, both for personal and educational awareness.

Day Programs

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:47:32 GMT

The Center offers a wide array of programs to meet the needs of all individuals.

Several day programs are offered at The Center to provide enrichment activities for individuals of all ages:

Cullen Residence Hall

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:25:59 GMT

The Cullen Residence Hall is home to nearly 200 men and women. In addition to private living quarters, the Cullen complex provides a dining room, a snack bar, an on-site bank, a Laundromat, a gift shop, health and dental services, and housekeeping and transportation services. Planned social activities and lounge and recreational areas build community while assistive services are designed for each individual to promote independent living. Now accepting ICF clients.

Cullen Residence Hall is located on the main campus of The Center at 810 Marston Drive, Houston, Texas 77019.

Obtain more information on Cullen Residence Hall, or call (713) 525-8318 to answer your questions about enrollment.

Additional Residential Programs

Respite Services
Supported Living
Willow River Farms

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:12:18 GMT

The West Dallas campus offers vocational programs, day habilitation, adult day care, residential care and many other amenities. Now accepting ICF clients. More >>

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:11:30 GMT

Willow River Farms offers rural, family style living for adults with developmental disabilities. Now accepting ICF clients. Features an artisan community, extensive landscaping program, and More >>

Donate Your Vechicle

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:06:26 GMT

The Center Foundation is proud to announce its new vehicle donation program. It's as simple as 1. Call 866-415-0006 2. Give your vehicle information to the operator 3. Schedule your pick up date All you have to provide at pick up are the keys and title. Whether it runs or not, the program accepts all vehicles - cars, trucks, boats on trailers, RVs, motorcycles, motor scooters, etc. The Center Foundation will receive 75% of proceeds after the towing company and auction house are paid. Your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return because The Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The new tax law allows a minimum of a $500 a deduction or equal to the gross proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle. You will receive a letter and your IRS tax paperwork notifying you of the gross sale amount within 30 days of the sale of your vehicle. For additional...

Board of Governors

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:55:31 GMT

BOARD OFFICERS: Brian J. Cohen, President Bill Coorsh, Vice President Wilson Windle, Secretary Glen Shepard, Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS: David C. Baldwin Christopher P. Borreca Ian J. Butler, M.D. Debra Collins Nona Dancer Michael J. Dobert, S.P.H.R. Leslie Farnsworth Joni Hruska Fichter Cathy Coers Frank Paul K. Franks, CPA Elizabeth L. Ghrist* Robert M. Goodside Linda Hilliard* Gwen S. Koch Bernard Z. Lee Tanya Leiber Jack B. Manning Harold I. Nicoll Jesse V. Noland, Jr. Jon M. Prather Ellin Royds Greg A. Savage Lisa F. Schott, PHR Betsy D. Smith James (Will) Williams LIFE MEMBERS: Jerry Johnston Andrew Jerry M. Armstrong Frank A. Borreca, Ed.D. Henry A. Hill ...

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:05:45 GMT

The Center To access our IRS 990 click here: www.guidestar.org NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES Effective April 14, 2003 Download PDF NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES - Effective April 14, 2003 NOTA DE NUESTRAS PRACTICAS SOBRE LA PROTECION DE SU INFORMACION INTIMA - Efectivo el 14 de Abril del 2003 This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. When you receive treatment or benefits from our main campus location or any one of our satellite sites, we will obtain and/or create protected health information about you. Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information that relates to (1) your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition; (2) the health care provided to you; and (3) the past, present or future payment for your health care, for which there is reasonable basis to believe the information can be used...

Donations

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:10:09 GMT

The Center and The Center Foundation are both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Donors may choose to restrict the use of funds for specific projects or programs or make a general donation to be utilized as needed. Donations may be utilized for:

Tuition assistance
Client events, such as summer camp or the annual Holiday Banquet
Capital Expenditures, Renovations and Maintenance needs
Equipment and Supplies

More Information

To make a monetary contribution

Click Donation Form to print and mail your form with payment to:

The Center Foundation

3550 West Dallas

Houston, TX 77019

You can also make a contribution online to The Center by clicking here.

Questions please call The Center Foundation Office (713)525-8484.

Contact for Contribution of Stock

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:50 GMT

To make a contribution of stock, please have your broker contact:

Ralph F. Ruske
Frost National Bank - Vice President & Trust Officer
1200 Smith St, Suite 2200 (Two Allen Center)
Houston TX 77002
rruske@frostbank.com
713-388-7650 telephone
713-388-7808 fax
1-800-438-4891 x77650 toll free

To electronically transfer a contribution from your bank or financial institution:

Frost Bank - Texas
ABA #114000093
For further credit to The Center Foundation

Account No. 490019305

You may also contact:

Debra S. Collins, Executive Director at The Center Foundation

713-525-8479 or dcollins@TheCenterHouston.org

Employment

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:17:51 GMT

Welcome to the Employment section of our website!

The Center's Human Resources office seeks to promote a diverse, professional environment which attracts qualified employees. The Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Human Resources department hours of operation is Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.Our job hotline number is 713-525-8333.

Employment Applications

Employment applications may be obtained from the Human Resources by visiting their offices. They are located in The Center’s Chi Omega Alumnae Building #2, on the ground floor.

If you would like to fax us your resume, our fax number is 713-525-8489.

Download Application >>

You may also, upload your resume and apply for jobs online.

Board of Trustees

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:03:51 GMT

Officers:

David Baldwin, President

Jerry Johnston Andrew, Vice President/Secretary

B. Z. Lee, Vice President/Treasurer

Elizabeth DeLuca, Vice President

Mark Glasser, Vice President

James A. Pavlik, Vice President

Trustees:

Jim Aycock

C. Len Benckenstein

Christopher P. Borreca

Jamie Naiser Broach

Joseph A. Cialone, II

Brian J. Cohen

David Cunningham

Louis M. Ditta

Jack T. Dulworth

Mark T. Dulworth

Joni Hruska Fichter

Elizabeth Lyos Christ

Arthur E. Jones

Marcy E. Kurtz

Charles M. Lusk, II

Jack B. Manning

Isabelle Mayer

Mark McCollum

Farrell Saunders

Glen Shepard

Kathryn Smith

Thad “Bo” Smith

Life Trustees:

Jerry Armstrong

Dr. Frank Borreca, Ed.D.

Wish Lists

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:01:01 GMT

The Center accepts in kind donations of needed supplies, equipment or services. Donated items help keep our administrative costs down and donors may be eligible for a tax deduction. Please take a moment to review our wish list. If you find a wish that you are able to fulfill please contact Gifts In Kind as listed above. In kind donations are not limited to the wish list items below. If you have questions as to whether or not we can use a specific item please contact Gifts In Kind. Pick up of donations can be arranged for donors in the Houston area. Day Program Services Two-seated Bicycles Golf Cart Karaoke Machine Popcorn Machine Bath Towels Jackets, Shirts, Sweaters, Socks (For Adult Men and Women) - gently used Twin Bed Sheets (Flannel or Cotton) Underwear (for adult men or women) Arts & Crafts Supplies for classrooms (non-toxic) Large Area Rugs Silk Plants and Pictures for classrooms Sponsorship for Field Trips and...

LifeCare

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:29:20 GMT

LifeCare's Commitment to Your Personal Care Plan Mission Statement: The mission of the LifeCare program is to assist those families of persons with disabilities served by The Center in the preparation of individual plans for the support and personal advocacy services for such persons with disabilities when the primary caregiver (parents, guardian, advocate or whomever is filling the role) is no longer able or available to continue the tasks they had previously performed. The Center Foundation is committed to supporting the mission and goals of The Center, and assists families in planning for the care of their family member with a developmental disability.The Foundation does this through its program of LifeCare. LifeCare services include development of a Personal Care Plan, Advocacy, Guardianship and Trust Management. LifeCare represents the wishes of the family and acts on their behalf when it comes to making decisions that affect the quality of life...

Home & Community Based Services (HCS)

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:27:07 GMT

Home and Community Based Services (HCS)

The HCS program is a Medicaid wavier program. It provides community-based services and supports to eligible individuals as an alternative to the ICF/MR program. The following service components are available under the HCS program.

Case Management
Counseling and Therapy
Nursing Care
Residential Assistance
1. Supported Home Living
2. HCS Foster/Companion Care
3. Supervised Living
4. Residential Support
Day Habilitation
Support Employment and Job Placement
Adaptive Aids
Minor Home Modifications
Dental Services
Respite Care

Young at Heart

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:15:48 GMT

The Center's Young at Heart program provides enrichment activities for those individuals who are retired. The program concentrates on training and maintaining daily living skills such as safety, personal grooming, money management and more.

Daily activities may include community outings to Houston's hot spots, arts and crafts, cultural enrichment, and exercise and fitness activities.

Places to go and people to see, what's happening this month in Young at Heart:

Miller Outdoor Theater
Wings Over Houston Air Show
Lake Charles Casino
Fishing trip
Birthday celebration
Bar-b-cue
Houston Zoo

Willow River Farms - Programs

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:59:43 GMT

<< To Willow River Farms Main Page

Artisan Program

Residents at Willow River Farms have the opportunity to build new skills at home, in the artisan studio and through farm and community activities. A team consisting of the resident and their family along with WRF & The Center staff establish an individualized plan for each resident. This plan is tailored to each person's individual needs and desires. This approach enables individuals to focus on personal goals rather than standardized or production benchmarks. Willow River Farms is a unique community in that it was developed based on the needs and goals of its residents, and will continue to change or develop in an effort to assure the individual outcomes sought by its residents. During the year, the individuals produce a wide range of artisan products. These include quilts, handmade paper products, woven mats, ceramics, and hand dipped candles. Everyone has an opportunity to participate in the sale of these items through custom orders and at community events.

For More Information:

Contact: Kevin Kern (713)525-8300
Artisan Info: Leona Marshall (713)525-8300
Additional Info: Rick Rettig 713-525-8318