Today, the last day of 2009, brings with it different emotions at the somber knowledge of what is no more and the infinite possibilities of what lies ahead. Without a doubt, this was a unique year for Supported Living Services. We found ourselves stepping outside of the box, so to speak and pushing new boundaries. We began the year by providing services outside of our traditional geographic area. Although this was something completely new for us, it was a challenge we were willing to explore. We found ourselves, of all places, providing services at Santa Monica College. Although this experience was outside of the traditional supported living structure and only temporary, it was a unique way of not only looking at the current structure of our services, but also as a way to expand on them as well.
So, what’s on the horizon for Supported Living Services in 2010? We are ending our year much like how it began, providing services outside of our geographic area. For the past two months, we have been providing Supported Living Services in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. So far, it has been a unique experience, and I can say with certainty that we are looking forward to seeing how our services expand in Orange County in 2010 and beyond. We are also at the beginning stages of increasing our numbers as well. For the past four months, we have been conducting assessments for individuals interested in receiving supported living services from WAPADH. Supported Living Services at WAPADH is becoming known more and more outside of our geographical area. Needless to say, I expect this trend to continue and anticipate a year of further growth at Supported Living Services.
As the curtain to the year draws a close in just a few hours, I want to thank you for all your support throughout the year, and I want to wish you a Happy and Prosperous Year in 2010! Let’s make 2010 an even better year for WAPADH’s services!
