A Place to Belong is a family-owned Adult Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities based out of Denver, CO.
We not only strive to provide quality service to the I/DD community, but we also hope to create a day program that serves as a second home; a place where individuals can freely express themselves, find a sense of purpose, and enhance their self-autonomy. Our initiative aims to develop and fortify social skills and lasting relationships through daily engagement with small groups, as well as offering chances to socialize with peers beyond their agency.
“Our mission is to support our friends at A Place to Belong to be their true, authentic selves and encourage their independence. ”
“A Place to Belong means no one gets left behind.”
What does a typical day look like for our Day Program?
Activities
Our friends who attend A Place to Belong’s day program are always looking for fun and exciting things to do! Each month, there is a brand-new calendar with lots of fun outings to participate in. Our friends get chances to vote on outings, activities and are always jumping feet first into new experiences!
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Our friends at A Place to Belong have ample time to sit down and enjoy lunch with their peers on a daily basis before or after the daily activity. However, there are dedicated days where "Lunch with Friends" becomes a specific activity that encourages social skills, money management and table etiquette. Lunch with Friends is an activity that A Place to Belong participates in monthly where individuals in services get together and have lunch with their peers, while in a restaurant style environment.
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Individuals in services convene monthly to experience all types of museums throughout the Denver area. This could involve tours of the Denver Art Museum, where individuals can participate in art classes and view premiering exhibits, or the Nature and Science Museum, to discover history and science. It might also include visits to smaller, specialized museums like the Forney Transportation Museum.
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Individuals in services are able to visit real police and fire stations and speak directly with our first responders that put their lives on the line to protect our wonderful city every day. Individuals learn about their daily lives and get a complete guided tour of their stations.
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Individuals in services are able to participate and engage in various activities such as Top Golf, Pottery Classes, Bowling, Pizza Making and much more!
Uncertain if our Day Program meets your needs?
We provide free trials! These trials help everyone feel at ease when beginning a new day program and allow our staff to understand each individual need before officially starting. At A Place to Belong, we prioritize the comfort of our participants and their families, aiming to make the onboarding process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Where are we Located?
A Place to Belong is based out of the Denver/Thornton area in Colorado. Currently, we do not operate from a fixed base location. This approach allows us to optimize our time spent in the community. Our day program staff conveniently pick up clients right from their homes.
“We are so thankful to God for the opportunities he has blessed us with, and we hope to make an impact in their daily lives just as they have indefinitely in ours. “
Shawn Martinez, Founder