Deborah Schweizer

My family member came to Clausen House after aging out of the public school system, when we were looking for a situation that would enable her to do more than sit at home all day by herself while we were at work. Because of the full spectrum of services Clausen House provides, my family member has (1) a place to live where she’s made friends, became part of a community of peers and makes her own decisions and choices; (2) a job she enjoys where she’s able to earn her own money, integrate in the community at large, and have a sense of self-esteem for being a valued long-term employee; and (3) a full, active life where she met the love of her life, made friends she calls family, traveled and seen new places, met new people, and learned new things. Clausen House has enabled my family member to achieve more independence and fulfillment than we could have imagined 30 years ago when we were looking for options for her.