As a parent, what are the fears for your adult children that loom largest? The most ominous to me are the same ones that carry over from their childhood; their safety and well-being.  The fear that we won’t always be around to protect them.

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In our “CLASP Family”, we have many folks whose parents are gone.

For a lucky few there are wonderful supportive siblings who work with CLASP to fill the void left by the loss of their parents. But too many of our residents have no family at all. That’s when our commitment and dedication matter the most!  We’re here for the long haul. So many people come to us with so little. We make a home for them, care for them and encourage them to live their lives to the fullest. As they age and require more care, their CLASP family is many times, the only family that’s with them when life comes full circle.

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Neal’s parents passed away a number of years ago. Then, CLASP group home manager, John T, recalls his last hospital visit with Neal’s father.  John asked if there was anything he could to do, the reply was simple, “Pray and Take care of Neal”. He made that promise and is still taking care of Neal, as Neal is challenged with mounting health problems as he now is aging himself. 

Dolores parents are gone too. Her Mom taught and did many craft projects with her that she shared with neighbors and friends throughout her life. CLASP carries on the torch Dolores mom ignited. Dolores’ staff know how much she enjoys crafting and she now shares the fruits of her labor with her CLASP family.

The list goes on and on.

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Please purchase our balloons in support of CLASP’s “Commitment for Life” to the 85 men and woman with autism & development disabilities that we serve every hour of every day.