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This year, we celebrate an incredible milestone in the life of a young man at Outwood – a student whose journey is a testament to resilience, growth, and the unwavering power of support. When Camron Angton-Roberson first joined us, he required one-on-one supervision to navigate his day. Each moment brought unique challenges, and every step […]

Michael Toro moved from an ICF to a waiver home. While in the ICF, Michael was very easily overstimulated and would react with violence or by trying to elope from the home. Michael and his team agreed that an ICF placement was no longer suitable for him, and he was awarded an exit waiver. Mike […]

Cheri Breland, the 2025 ANCOR DSP of the Year for Louisiana, strongly advocates for clients’ rights and is a leader in her community. Cheri is continually working to develop a path forward for her clients. She worked with a client for two and a half years to obtain U.S. citizenship. The process included numerous 138-mile […]

When you ask Jennifer Wells what the foundation of her work as a DSP is, she will tell you, “It’s about giving each client a piece of the world, no matter what they can or can’t do. They deserve to feel the sun, to feel the breeze from a swing ride, and the smells of […]

ResCare Community Living is proud to announce that six of its direct support professionals (DSPs) have received the prestigious 2025 DSP of the Year Award from American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). DSPs are direct care workers whose roles extend beyond caregiving to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independent, […]

Andrea Smith cares for her clients as if they were her own family. Many of her clients are elderly, require full support, and have lived in support services for most of their lives. These individuals are non-verbal with profound disabilities, and most have no family support and are unable to advocate for themselves. Andrea focuses […]

Osman is a servant leader who leads the home as the residential manager and always works alongside his staff to ensure the clients receive the best care. He is an active participant in all of his clients’ plan meetings and works with the team to create outcomes that focus on each client’s likes and goals. […]

Amari has a great relationship with her clients and fellow employees. She is a hard worker who promotes a welcoming environment for clients and treats them like family. Amari has gained the trust of her clients and their families, understands that each person has individual needs and goals, and tailors her engagement with each person. […]

For almost 30 years, Shirley Ross has dedicated her life to supporting her clients. She has spent decades assisting clients in building close relationships and through her efforts, clients have been reunited with family members, joined social events and clubs in their communities, and discovered or maintained a religious community. Shirley takes her role seriously […]

Zanna’s journey at ResCare exemplifies the transformative power of person-centered care. Her story is a testament to the importance of recognizing individual experiences and supporting self-advocacy. Zanna’s desire to cultivate meaningful relationships, specifically her blossoming connection with a friend, became a focal point of her support plan. This wasn’t merely about social interaction; it was […]