The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation

Donations

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:29:53 GMT

The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation and the Foundation for the Retarded are both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Donors may choose to restrict the use of funds for specific projects or programs or make a general donation to be utilized as needed. Donations may be utilized for:

Tuition assistance
Client events, such as summer camp or the annual Holiday Banquet
Capital Expenditures, Renovations and Maintenance needs
Equipment and Supplies

More Information

To make a monetary donation, please download and submit the Donation Form or call (713) 525-8484.

Send a Friend to Camp

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:08:00 GMT

  Send a Friend to Camp

A gift of $300 provides a full scholarship for one person. Gifts of $50, $100, $150 or any other amount helps sponsor one or more days of camp for residents at Cullen Residence Hall and WillowRiver Farms. Our lucky campers are very grateful!

For More Information Click The Link Below:

Camp Form

Willow River Farms

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:36:02 GMT

Willow River Farms offers a rural, family style lifestyle for adults with developmental disabilities and related conditions. It was founded on the principle that every individual has value and something to contribute to the community. In this rural setting residents realize their potential and experience the satisfaction and pride that comes from productive work. The community features cottage-style residences situated around a picturesque central courtyard near the banks of the Brazos River in San Felipe, Texas. Meaningful employment opportunities, vocational training, and day activities are provided, including Artisan studios. Parents and family members who wanted a rural living option for their loved ones envisioned Willow River Farms. The vision was made a reality in 1989 by The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation. The Center is a private not-for-profit United Way Agency, and has been responding to the needs of people with developmental disabilities since...

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:34:34 GMT

Willow River Farms offers rural, family style living for adults with Mental Retardation. Now accepting ICF clients. Features an artisan community, extensive landscaping program, and More >>

Wish Lists

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:36:00 GMT

The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation accepts in kind donations of needed supplies, equipment or services. Donated items help keep our administrative costs down and donors may be eligible for a tax deduction. Please take a moment to review our wish list. If you find a wish that you are able to fulfill please contact Gifts In Kind as listed above. In kind donations are not limited to the wish list items below. If you have questions as to whether or not we can use a specific item please contact Gifts In Kind. Pick up of donations can be arranged for donors in the Houston area. AdultActivityCenter Automatic External Difibrillator Bath Towels Jackets, Shirts, Sweaters, Socks (For Adult Men and Women) - gently used Refrigerator Recliners (leather or vinyl) Tables and Chairs Twin Bed Sheets (Flannel or Cotton) Underwear (for adult men or women) Adult Training & Employment Services Arts & Crafts Supplies for classrooms (non-toxic) Carpet...

Admissions Department

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:02:33 GMT

The Admissions Department serves as the initial point of contact for all inquiries to ensure potential applicants are connected to programs and services which best meet their needs. The Department provides assistance and direction for families and agencies that wish to access Center services. Contact Us >> Admission Aplication Below *Note* Please print and complete forms 1-12 and fax to Rick Rettig at 713-525-8334. In order to be considered for admissions, all forms must be completed. 1. Application For Services 2. Physical Examination 3. Medication Policy 4. Physicians Request for Administration 5. Admissions - Medication History 6. Emergency Authorization 7. Advance Directives 8. Receipt of Notice of Privacy 9. Program Information Receipt 10. DPT Immunization Record 11. Seizure Classification 12. Admissions - Intake Folder Checklist

Board of Trustees

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:03:21 GMT

Officers:

David Baldwin, President
Jerry Johnston Andrew, Vice President/Secretary
Elizabeth DeLuca, Vice President
Mark T. Dulworth, Vice President
Bernard Z. Lee, Vice President/ Treasurer

Trustees:

Jim Aycock
C. Len Benckenstein
Craig Bergez
Christopher P. Borreca
Joseph A. Cialone, II
Jonathan DePriest
Louis M. Ditta
Jack T. Dulworth
Joni Fichter
Elizabeth Lyons Ghrist
Arthur E. Jones
Marcy E. Kurtz
Jack B. Manning
Mark McCollum
Dena Prasher
Thad “Bo” Smith
Tana Wood

Life Trustee:

Dr. Frank Borreca

LifeCare

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:01:23 GMT

LifeCare’s Commitment to Your Personal Care Plan Mission Statement: The mission of the LifeCare program is to assist those families of persons with disabilities served by The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation in the preparation of individual plans for the support and personal advocacy services for such persons with disabilities when the primary caregiver (parents, guardian, advocate or whomever is filling the role) is no longer able or available to continue the tasks they had previously performed. The Foundation is committed to supporting the mission and goals of The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation, and assists families in planning for the care of their family member with a developmental disability.The Foundation does this through its program of LifeCare. LifeCare services include development of a Personal Care Plan, Advocacy, Guardianship and Trust Management. LifeCare represents the wishes of the family and acts on their behalf when it...

Board of Governors

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:14:44 GMT

Board Officers:

Jack B. Manning, President
Brian J. Cohen, Vice President
Wilson Windle, Secretary
Glen Shepard, Treasurer

Board Members:

Jerry Armstrong
Jim Aycock
David C. Baldwin
Christopher P. Borreca
Frank A. Borreca, Ed.D.
Ian J. Butler, M.D.

Debra Collins

Anne Harvey Cowan
Lorene M. Cox
Nona Dancer
Joni Hruska Fichter
Cathy Coers Frank
Elizabeth L. Ghrist
Robert M. Goodside
Henry A. Hill

C. Wayne Johnson
Gwen S. Koch
Bernard Z. Lee
Monica Loesch
Harold I. Nicoll
Jesse V. Noland, Jr.
Darl Petty
Jon M. Prather
Linda H. Rava
Ellin Royds
Greg A. Savage
Betsy D. Smith
Barbara M. Sylvester
James W. Williams

Life Member:

Jerry Johnston Andrew

Raymond Terrell

Contact for Contribution of Stock

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:53:08 GMT

To make a contribution of stock, please have your broker contact:

Ralph F. Ruske
Frost National Bank - Vice President & Trust Officer
1200 Smith St, Suite 2200 (Two Allen Center)
Houston TX 77002
rruske@frostbank.com
713-388-7650 telephone
713-388-7808 fax
1-800-438-4891 x77650 toll free

To electronically transfer a contribution from your bank or financial institution:

Frost Bank - Texas
ABA #114000093
For further credit to Foundation for the Retarded
Account No. 170007609

You may also contact:

Debra S. Collins, Executive Director at Foundation for the Retarded
713-525-8479 or dcollins@cri-usa.org

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:50:36 GMT

Let Us Work For You

Tue, 29 May 2007 19:49:17 GMT

Momentum Industries

Texas Home Living Programs (TXHML)

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:00:37 GMT

Our services include two locations: 1. Cullen Hall (West Dallas Campus) near downtown Houston, Texas, and 2. Willow River Farms (San Felipe). Texas Home Living Services (TxHmL) The Texas Home Living program is a Medicaid wavier program approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) pursuant to 1915 © of the Social Security Act. It provides community-based services and supports to eligible individuals who live in their own home. DADS operate the TxHmL program under the authority of HHSC. The TxHmL Program is limited to the number of Individuals in specified target groups and to the geographic areas approved by CMS. TxHmL program service components are divided into service categories, Community Living Service Category and Technical/Professional Supports Services category. Each category has an annual cost limit referred to as the services category limit. The combined cost of the service categories must not exceed $10,000 per individual per IPC year. The...

Products and Services

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:12:03 GMT

Artisan Products The Artisan Products program provides meaningful employment for the residents of Willow River Farms. Residents may weave placemats and rugs, make paper the old-fashioned way, embroider, knit, create one-of-a-kind ceramics and make hand-dipped candles. The Artisans at Willow River Farms take pride in their creations; many of which are sold to the public. Click here to see a sampling of the handcrafted Artisan products that are available for sale. Caning Founded in 1979, Cullen Caners restores caning, rushing and wicker furnishings to meet customer specifications. Cullen Caners can repair or replace hand woven or prefabricated materials. Please note: Cullen Caners does not repair or stain furniture. Gingersnaps Why wait for the holidays? Treat yourself to Gingersnaps, Cheesesnaps, Fruitcakes & Crunchy Chocolate Nuggets! GINGERSNAPS ETC. is 100% volunteer driven. All proceeds from the sales of products in these web sites go to enrich the lives of the 600 adults...

Adult Training & Employment Services A.T.E.S.

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:10:28 GMT

The mission of Adult Training & Employment Services is to provide training, employment services and support to persons with developmental disabilities. Through these activities, The Center empowers them to achieve community integration by maximizing their social and vocational independence. Momentum Industries Momentum Industries, an Adult Training & Employment Services program, provides adults with developmental disabilities, programs where they can learn work habits and skills needed to become valued employees. One of the primary goals of the program is to enable persons to acquire the skills they need to be seen by employers, as contributing members of their work force. A.T.E.S. offers various options to respond to individual needs: day habilitation services, work center training, supervised off site crews and supported employment. Momentum Industries provides a ready work force of over 250 trainees to the business community. Not only is contract work performed within the work...

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:59:44 GMT

The West Dallas campus offers vocational programs, day habilitation, adult day care, residential care and many other amenities. More >>

Home & Community Based Services (HCS)

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:08:35 GMT

Our services include two locations: 1. Cullen Hall (West Dallas Campus) near downtown Houston, Texas, and 2. Willow River Farms (San Felipe). Home and Community Based Services (HCS) The HCS program is a Medicaid wavier program approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) pursuant to 1915 © of the Social Security Act. It provides community-based services and supports to eligible individuals an alternative to the ICF/MR program. DADS operate the HCS program under the authority of HHSC. The HCS Program is limited to the number of Individuals in specified target groups and to the geographic areas approved by CMS. HCS program service components are selected for inclusion in an individual’s IPC to ensure the individual’s health and welfare in the community supplement rather than replace that individual’s natural supports and other community services for which the individual may be eligible, and prevent the individual’s admission to...

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:55:02 GMT

The Center Serving Persons With Mental Retardation To access our IRS 990 click here: www.guidestar.org NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES Effective April 14, 2003 Download PDF NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES - Effective April 14, 2003 NOTA DE NUESTRAS PRACTICAS SOBRE LA PROTECION DE SU INFORMACION INTIMA - Efectivo el 14 de Abril del 2003 This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. When you receive treatment or benefits from our main campus location or any one of our satellite sites, we will obtain and/or create protected health information about you. Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information that relates to (1) your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition; (2) the health care provided to you; and (3) the past, present or future payment for your health care, for which there is reasonable basis to believe the information...

Day Programs

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:50:10 GMT

The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation offers a wide array of programs to meet the needs of all individuals.

Several day programs are offered at The Center to provide enrichment activities for individuals of all ages:

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:32:01 GMT

Click here to learn how to support The Center.