Now accepting applications for full-time staff opportunities Donate Programs & Services Programs & Services Sparc is the largest and oldest local nonprofit organization in the region working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to restore humanity to their daily lives. Sparc accomplishes its mission effectively through programs in concurrence to the unique potential of each individual we support. These programs are designed to build self-confidence and independence so that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become contributing members of the community. The support services Sparc provides through our programs currently benefit approximately 300 persons with disabilities. We operate 21 Community Integrated Living Arrangements, or group homes, providing 24-hour residential care and supported living. In addition, Sparc provides workforce development and life skills development training, supported and competitive employment, and job placement support to the folks supported by Sparc. Development Training Sparc's Developmental Training program focuses on the development of daily adaptive living skills and economic self-sufficiency. Learn More Contractual Employment The Work Center provides work training opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program seeks to enhance the people we support and their ability to engage in productive work activities through a focus on cooperation, attendance, productive capacity and task completion. In addition to paid work opportunities, the folks we support will also receive instruction in physical fitness, computer skills, workplace relationships, volunteerism, self-advocacy, personal care and other hobbies. Learn More Supported Living Individualized support is provided those receiving supports, who live in their own homes or apartments. This program provides ongoing instruction and oversight in budgeting, shopping, community integration, taking medications, meal planning, public transportation and more. The level and type of assistance is based on individual needs and abilities. Learn More Job Placement The Job Placement Program, is open to persons with any type of disability, provides assessment, resume preparation, job seeking skills, individual job development, job leads and placement. Email Jennifer Smith at jsmith@spfldsparc.org Learn More Residential - 24 Hour Our group homes are staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff assists the people supported with daily activities including laundry, meal preparation, personal hygiene, taking medications, budgeting and using public transportation. Together, those receiving supports, family members and staff work to set goals to reach the greatest degree of personal independence. Participation in community activities is encouraged and events are regularly scheduled. Learn More Sparc's Summer Kamp Sparc's Summer Kamp program, was established in 1996. It was created to provide children with development disabilities, ages 5 through 22 years old, the opportunity to experience a fun summer camp with their peers, while at the same time helping to prevent summer learning loss. Learn More Project SEARCH- SUSPENDED until further notice due to COVID-19. Check back for updates. Project SEARCH's primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities. Learn More Join us in our mission. Sparc relies on the generous donations and contributions of our community, friends, and family. Your charitable gift helps those in need. Make a Donation About Programs & Services Ways to Help Events Careers Contact © Copyright 2021 Sparc. All rights reserved.