Lara’s House is a home of loving care and compassionate support, helping those who are served by it to live life to their fullest capacity.   The peaceful, natural and healthy surroundings provide an enriching environment for all involved:  the young women who live there, those participating in activities and programs, the staff and volunteers who serve them, their families and the community.  It is our intent that Lara's House become a model of exemplary care and services that inspires and educates all who are touched by it.  Lara's House is private-pay, and offers the highest quality amenities, services and benefits available.

Lara's House is the vision of the parents of Lara Nelson, a young woman with multiple disabilities.  It was created as a response to her need for stable, supportive long-term living and learning arrangements, and their desire to provide that.  As professional educators and school administrators*, as well as loving, concerned parents, Lara's parents are uniquely qualified to make this vision a reality, for Lara and others who share that need.

The home on the property has been enlarged and renovated to accommodate the residential needs of up to 6 young women, and day program and respite services for others with special needs.  As of January 2011, there are 2 full time openings available. Those who would like more information about how Lara's House might serve their family's needs are invited to contact us directly through this website for more information.  Please click here for more information about residential services and click here for information about part time day, evening and weekend programs.

Lara's House provides a beautiful, healthy, loving, and stimulating home and learning center for the young women who live there and those who participate in activities.  Caregivers and staff are carefully screened, highly trained and well compensated.  Families are welcome to participate in activities and decision making as they desire.  Because it is a private cooperative arrangement between the families participating, each person will receive care and services tailored to their particular physical, emotional, intellectual and vocational needs without becoming lost in a system of bureaucratic details.

The beauty of Lara's House is that the benefits won't just bless the young women who will live there. Day camps, evening and weekend events, and special activities are offered for all young people with special needs.  And through affiliation with the Lara Foundation, parents, caregivers and families of any child with special needs will have access to information, training, events, services and support, thereby spreading the good throughout the community and beyond.

For more information, to make application for residency, to sign up for events, or to find out how you can help, please explore this web site for more details, and feel free to contact us!