Services
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Join Us For The 9th Annual Community Champions
Taking place at RiverCrest Golf Club in Phoenixville, PA on Wednesday, October 2, Community Champions is our way of giving thanks to the individuals, organizations, and community partners who go above and beyond to support KenCrest's vital work.
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Publications
Our publications explore the many facets of human services—most specifically, those for people with an intellectual or developmental disability—and early education and show how the KenCrest family is making a positive difference in its communities.
Read the latest issue of our Possibilities Magazine, or other current news — all on our Publications page.
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Make A Difference
Our mission is to empower dreams — and we can't do it alone. With your support and partnership, we can help people with an intellectual and developmental disability, and young children reach their full potential.
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About KenCrest
For 119 years, KenCrest has been providing support to adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The support includes residential options, community engagement, early intervention, enabling technology, and Early Learning Centers. All these services aim to improve the quality of life based on individual desires, preferences, and goals.
Recent Blogs
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Celebrate DSP Week With KenCrest
KenCrest is celebrating various events across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut for Direct Support Professional Recognition Week.
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The Start of Something Great in Employment
Madison Fields started working with a KenCrest Job Coach to find employment and get help. Now, she’s studying to become a social worker.
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This KenCrest Nurse Brings Cheer to her Resident’s Home
Nurse House Manager Joyce Benfield brings holiday cheer and a homey atmosphere to her Mt. Kirk Community Medical Home.
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How Two Educators Are Impacting Philadelphia Communities
KenCrest Educators Rosaida Iraola and Josie Jones completed the Hispanic ECE Fellowship and Pew’s Emerging Leaders Corps.
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Achieving a Happy and Healthy Life at KenCrest
KenCrest’s Director of Supported Independent Living introduces the Happy Healthy Life program to those she supports.
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Get Ready for the 9th Annual Community Champions
On October 2nd, let’s come together as the KenCrest family to celebrate the 9th annual Community Champions Awards.
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A KenCrest Family United Through Lifesharing
Through biological Lifesharing, George Zimmerman lives with his Aunt Harriet and Uncle Maylin in Pennsylvania.
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What it Means to be a DSP at KenCrest
Marlo Maxwell has worked as a DSP at KenCrest for four years, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.