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Person-centered residential, Life Sharing, employment, and community support designed around each individual’s strengths, goals, and choices.
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OUR APPROACH
Support Shaped Around The Whole Person
Every person deserves the opportunity to live, work, build relationships, and participate in community life. KenCCID’s person-centered services are shaped around each individual’s strengths, preferences, goals, and aspirations.
For more than 50 years, long-standing relationships among individuals, families, and staff have helped create the trust, stability, and sense of belonging that define the KenCCID community.
OUR APPROACH
A half-century of person-centered care.
50+
Years of service
31
Community homes
24/7
Residential support
160+
Individuals provided housing
31
Community homes across Philadelphia
Residential Supports
A Safe, Welcoming Place to Call Home
For more than 50 years, KenCCID has provided supportive homes throughout Philadelphia where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can build relationships, take part in community life, and pursue meaningful goals.
KenCCID operates 31 community homes staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained professionals committed to each person’s health, safety, dignity, rights, and well-being.
31 community homes throughout Philadelphia
Support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
A dedicated vehicle assigned to each home
Access to appointments, employment, recreation, cultural activities, faith communities, and everyday community life
Community Living Arrangement (CLA)
A supportive community-based residential service where individuals receive personalized assistance in homes staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program supports relationships, community participation, daily living skills, and increased independence.
Semi-Independent Living
A more independent living option with support tailored to the individual’s needs, goals, routines, and preferences. The program encourages self-determination, responsibility, personal growth, and meaningful community life.
LIFE SHARING
A Family To Belong To
Every person deserves more than a place to live — they deserve a place to belong. Life Sharing is a residential support service that matches an individual with a qualified, compassionate provider who opens their home and includes the individual in everyday family life. It offers personalized assistance, companionship, stability, and meaningful relationships while supporting choice, dignity, and independence.
What is Life Sharing?
Individuals live in a family-style setting and become active participants in daily routines, celebrations, traditions, and shared experiences — while maintaining personal choice and independence.
Life Sharing may be a good fit for someone who:
Needs daily support and guidance
Wants greater independence and community involvement
Prefers a family-style home environment
Can thrive in a less restrictive setting
Benefits of Life Sharing
Meaningful relationships and lifelong connections
Community inclusion and participation
Independence and self-determination
Personal growth and skill development
Individual choice and decision-making
A safe, stable, and supportive home environment
Living An Everyday Life
Life Sharing creates opportunities for individuals to experience everyday life through relationships, activities, personal achievements, and connection to their communities.
Participate in community events and activities
Build friendships and social networks
Develop daily and independent living skills
Explore hobbies and interests
Attend religious or spiritual activities of their choosing
Volunteer, work, and participate in community life
Make choices about their goals, routines, and future
Interested in Becoming a Life Sharing Partner?
“Everyone deserves a family.”
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Individuals participating in advocacy through the Advisory Board
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
Opportunity, Purpose & Connection Through Work
Many of the individuals KenCCID supports are eager to work, contribute their talents, and become more connected to their communities. They are dependable, motivated, and ready to pursue meaningful opportunities.
Through Community Integrated Employment, KenCCID helps individuals develop workplace skills, gain experience, build confidence, and connect with employers throughout the Philadelphia region.
Employment Services Include:
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Job Readiness & Skills Training
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Job Coaching & On-the-Job Support
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Employer Partnerships
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Career Growth & Advancement
Looking for Dependable, Committed Employees?
KenCCID welcomes opportunities to connect motivated individuals with businesses throughout the Philadelphia region.
Community Participation Support (CPS)
Connection Begins With Participation
We believe in the power of community. CPS programs help individuals connect with others, explore interests, and take part in activities that bring joy, purpose, and personal growth.
Community Participation Includes:
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Community Outings & Recreation
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Arts, Culture & Enrichment
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Life Skills & Personal Growth
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Social Activities & Events
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Health & Wellness
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