Category: Blog
How to Become a Foster Parent in AZ
How to Become a Foster Parent in AZ Foster parenting is the act of providing a safe, loving and healthy living situation for a child or children who can no longer reside with their biological parents for a variety of reasons. In many cases, foster care is a temporary placement for children, providing them much […]
The Case for Becoming a Foster Parent
Why You Should Become a Foster Parent When a child is brought into the foster care system (often called “the system”), it is never the child’s fault they are taken into foster care. The current parent or caregiver, for whatever reason, is usually temporarily unable to care for the child. This involves mostly physical needs, […]
What Is Early Intervention
What is Early Intervention? Arizona caregivers want the best for their children, but don’t always have the means to provide it. You may have heard that early intervention can help, but what is early intervention? Early intervention bridges this gap, bringing much-needed professional services to children with a variety of developmental delays. Read on to […]
The Benefits of Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities
Here are the Benefits of Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities The act of day-to-day living is not always simple for a person with disabilities. At group homes, there is always someone to make sure everyone is accounted for, safe, clothed and appropriately fed. Many group homes also have a treatment team that can manage […]
How to Find Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities
How to Find Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities Day programs serve individuals by helping them spend the day away from home. These programs help them learn and practice skills via structured activities. These day programs ultimately enhance their lives and their perception of their ability to handle whatever may come along in their futures. […]
Providing New Opportunities for People in Logan
RISE Services, Inc., a Utah non-profit provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, announces the opening of a new Opportunity Center in Logan. This new location will join eight other locations in Utah ranging from St George to Ogden. RISE Opportunity Centers are progressive day facilities that provide customized programs that fit the needs […]
Direct Support Professionals Week
This week is a special week for all of us here at RISE. It is national Direct Support Professionals week. This is the week that we recognized both locally and nationally all the wonderful men and women that care for the people we support. Thanks to each and every one of you. You are the […]
Polk County Oregon – Special Olympics
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Joseph Tafolla is an amazing Polk County athlete. He is 21 years old and has been participating with Polk County for the past three years. In the 2013 Summer State Games, he competed in the 100m dash (division M01) and he earned the silver medal. He credits his success to dedication, […]
