Programs & Services I
________ is a weekend out-of-home respite care program for children and teens with developmental disabilities ages six through 19 years old. They share fun social experiences while their parents enjoy a break. It is the only program of its kind on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Raji House
PARCA began soliciting used clothing and household goods to help raise funds in what year?
1970. The program is now known as Contributions (CCS). People can schedule pickups or drop off clothing, textiles, media, household goods, cars, and electronic waste donations.
In ______, three groups combined to form the Parents Association for Retarded Children of San Mateo County (P.A.R.C.), which is now known as PARCA - Partners & Advocates for Remarkable Children & Adults
1952
What percentage of our current employees have been at PARCA for more than 10 years?
A) 7% B) 12% C) 23% D) 35%
35% of employees have been with PARCA for 10+ years, 12% have served us for 15+ years, and 7% have served us for 20+ years
The ________, formed in 1985, is an organization dedicated to philanthropic endeavors that directly support PARCA. Every spring, they host a luncheon and fashion show as its primary fundraiser for the PARCA. Since its founding, it has raised over $3 million for PARCA.
PARCA Auxiliary
_______ is an independent living apartment complex for adults with developmental disabilities. Residents receive independent living skills training in order to learn how to:
Page Mill Court Apartments
________ is an assisted living residence for adults with developmental disabilities. It's a four-bedroom house for eight co-ed adults ages 18-59. Residents receive independent living skills training to learn how to:
Cedar Street House
Who started PARCA?
Three groups of parents came together to form our organization. In 1951, the community council of San Mateo County in California established a study committee of parents of children labeled as “mentally retarded”. At the same time two groups of parents associated with local schools for the “slightly and severely retarded” started to meet. The three joined to form P.A.R.C.
How many years has PARCA hosted the Devil's Slide events fundraiser?
8 years
Through a partnership with ______, PARCA is able to turn used clothing and household item donations into the funds we need to operate our programs. You may drop off your donations of clothing and usable household items at any of their Bay Area locations.
Savers Stores
_______ is an independent living residence for adults with developmental disabilities. It's a five-bedroom ranch-style house for five adults ages 21-59. Residents receive independent living skills training to learn:
Alameda House
_________ is an independent living apartment complex for adults with developmental disabilities. It's a unique 24-unit apartment development for 26 co-ed adults ages 18+. Residents receive independent living skills training in order to learn how to:
Horizons Apartments
In 2020, due to COVID canceling in-person events we launched the virtual _____________ to encourage clients, our community, and the general public to stay active and healthy.
PARCA Remarkable Challenge (PRC)
Can you name three of PARCA's funders?
Some include: Allstate Foundation, Bothin Foundation, City of Burlingame, The Callison Foundation, CDM Foundation, Doelger Charitable Trust, City of Foster City, The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation, Hurlbut-Johnson Fund, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Community Fund, San Bruno Community Foundation, City of San Carlos, City of San Mateo, San Mateo Rotary Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
___________ is a unique, inclusive and integrated child care program for children with and without developmental disabilities. It offers recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and dependable environment where children learn to embrace diversity. Children enjoy the following activities:
REACH (Recreational Experiences for All Children)
This program provides an array of services to clients who require a higher level of care and want facilitation, instruction, support and assistance to live in their own home. Services may include:
Supported Living Services
Can you name three of our clients favorite parts of our annual "You're Remarkable" Awards Dinner Dance?
The video, karaoke, dancing, celebrating their accomplishments, celebrating their peers, the raffle prizes
This program offers one-on-one training between client and counselor in the skills required for daily living to allow clients to live independently and be active participants in their chosen community. Most live in apartments, either by themselves or with roommates. After a comprehensive assessment, a training plan is designed to meet the client’s specific needs.
THE PLAN MAY INCLUDE TRAINING IN:
Independent Living Services (ILS)
____________ is a lifeline for San Mateo County families struggling with the challenges of raising a child or assisting an adult family member who has one or more developmental disabilities. Professional assistance in areas such as education, housing, legal rights, health, respite and inclusion is offered through:
Family Support Services