“Consumers are encouraged to interact with their peers, develop social skills and share interests.  CLA allows for social inclusion in a safe environment and for a place consumers can call home.  They help foster a sense of accomplishment, enthusiasm and pride in individuals that use their services. CLA has given us peace of mind that our sister will be taken care of and treated with dignity and respect in a place she calls home. Everyone deserves to thrive as a member of the community and CLA gives consumers the ability to do that.  They help improve individual’s self-esteem, confidence, motivation and self-sufficiency.  They give consumers the ability to make choices for oneself, manage responsibilities and live their best lives.”

“I love CLA because they help me. I learn from programs. I’ve met new friends. I participate in clubs and learn. I am able to go out when I need to and want to. CLA helped me find a good home and find a program where I’ve met lots of friends. I love my staff. I’ve lived at CLA for 11 years and ever since my Mom passed away. I felt at home before she died. The staff turned things around. I like doing programs at home. I would recommend CLA to anyone.”

“I started my career at CLA thinking I would only work the summer and then go back to college. However, once I started I was hooked, supporting people to be their best and getting a lot of support from my co-worker and administrator, that when fall came along, I stayed and have been here for almost 40 years come September. I would like to thank CLA for the encouragement to try many different positions in the company.”