RESPITE SERVICES
CHIARA HOME

Chiara Home, Inc. was founded in 1993 by Sister Gretchen Clark and sister Sharon Dillon. These two women are members of the religious community, the Sister of Saint Joseph, Third Order of Saint Francis. Chiara Home began as occasional child care for children with special needs in the sisters' home. As word spread, they became aware of the community's critical need for respite care. Chiara Home was founded in the 800th anniversary of the death of a Franciscan Saint, Clare of Assisi. Saint Clare is known for her care of the outcast. The name Clare in Italian is "Chiara" (key ARE uh). Thus, the name Chiara Home.

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HOURS OF
SERVICE

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Thursday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Friday: 12 PM – 7 PM

Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM

HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT

Chiara Home Strives to be as non-institutional as possible, both in terms of the physical appearance of the house itself, which is located in a residential neighborhood and in the high level of interaction between guests and staff. Chiara Home, for many is a home away from home, a safe place with quality care as well as a place warmth and total acceptance.

CARE FOR ALL

Chiara Home provides care for all individuals with special needs of all age groups without regard to race, culture, religion, sex, or disability.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Chiara Home provides both in-home and community-based recreational activities for guests to enjoy. In this way, appropriate social and behavioral skills, normal living activities, and self-confidence are reinforced. These activities also provide for enhanced quality of life for many guests, who due to financial limitations, lack of transportation, or supportive assistance would otherwise be unable to enjoy.