What We Do
The Growing Roots learning facility is a place for developmentally delayed individuals to:
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Experience wholeness, health and wellness.
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Be aligned with proper neurological, psychological, social, spiritual and physical development.
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Remediate existing challenges as they participate in the restorative and healing processes embedded within nature.
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Enjoy a wide range of support in their journey to reaching full potential.
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Work and reside in a calm, self-paced, naturally stimulating environment.
What Services Does Growing Roots Offer?
Growing Roots is the focus of a wide range of nature-based programming designed to move the individual (child or young adult) from delay to meaningful adulthood. Initially, the programs include:
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Work skills, vocational training and opportunities for meaningful work for adults
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Life skills and social skills training and coaching
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Recreational and skill building activities such as art, sewing, cooking, carpentry, etc.
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Residential accommodations with an emphasis on independence and supported independence within a family-like environment
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Animal Assisted Therapy
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Horticulture Therapy
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Other nature based programming
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Education and training for family members and community members
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Planning and support services for parents and guardians
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Training in self-advocacy
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Creation of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program to help integrate and unify Growing Roots members and the community
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Support services for transitioning high schoolers
As Growing Roots expands and works through its phases of development, programming will include:
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Nature-related classes for community members of all ages
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Individual and group therapy within a restorative, natural setting (including animal assisted therapy and horticulture therapy) for residents, day program members and other children and adults in the community facing developmental and cognitive challenges
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Respite, education and/or therapy for family members of the developmentally delayed
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Camps for children struggling with a disconnect from nature
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Education for professionals and para-professionals
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Curricular design for agencies (churches, schools, child organizations, etc.)
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Activities for children promoting healthy neurological growth
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Multigenerational horticulture and farming programs
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Facilities for retreats, field trips, conferences, work meetings for team building, etc.