Causes: Health

Mission: The Friends of JCDS Vision is to support enhanced quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
The Friends of JCDS Mission is to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities by providing support to JCDS people and programs where resources are limited.

Target demographics: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have opportunities to live IN the community, in accessible, safe and affordable housing and provide special assistance funds for basic needs.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Geographic areas served: Johnson County, KS

Programs: Expand accessible housing options for people with physical/ mental disabilities. Friends of JCDS purchases and maintains the homes. JCDS provides staff support for project implementation and administers the grant funds used for ADA renovations.