Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services

Mission: Balance, inc. Is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities. Balance operates adult family homes, supportive apartment services, day services, and children's programs in ozaukee and sheboygan counties.

Programs: Adult family homes: these are small homes with 2-4 people with developmental disabilities who require a high level of support. They are located in residential neighborhoods. Individuals in these homes may require one to one support during all their waking hours due to medical issues and/or cognitive disabilities. The homes provide a setting that assures participation in the broader community while providing the support that nurtures growth and health.

pace day services: these are community based services that provide the opportunity and support for individuals with developmental disabilities to be active, participating members of the community. This is accomplished through recreation/leisure activities, therapies, skill building activities and volunteerism. Individuals spend most of their day in community settings rather than sheltered locations. Assistance is provided in 1:1,2:1, or 1:4 staff to participant ratio. Transportation to and from activities is provided.

supported living services: this program assists individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes in the community. Balance goes to each person's home and provides the support they require and helps them connect with the community. This is the most community-inclusive, independent and cost effective residential support that ensures necessary services are in place. This program encourages self-direction and honors indivdual choices in a person's lifestyle.