Mark Mattke
(253) 584-1001
info@centerforce.net
MISSION: To empower adults with disabilities to engage in their community through advocacy, employment and education
Centerforce works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout south King, Pierce and Thurston counties in assisting them to become independent members of our community with direct face-to-face support to build these relationships.
ADDRESS:
5204 Solberg Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington 98499
United States
www.CENTERFORCE.net
What We Do
Employment Services
As one of the largest providers for south King, Pierce and Thurston counties, Centerforce serves approximately 200 individuals with disabilities through the King County Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Support Division (DDECSD); Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities; Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Thurston/Mason Counties Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
Centerforce works with these individuals in four service areas throughout south King, Pierce and Thurston counties:
Individual Employment
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Community-Based Assessment, Trial Work Experience and Job Placement
Individual Learning Services: Evaluation, Skills Training and Work-Related Access Plans
School-To-Work, Job Foundations and Summer Internship programs
These services assist our clients in becoming independent members of our community. We provide direct face-to-face support needed to strengthen the clients’ relationship and actions within the local community.
Integration Services
Centerforce’s services offer individuals an opportunity to learn, practice and apply life skills that promote greater independence, community inclusion, and enhance quality of life and engagement in their community.
Centerforce works with these individuals in four service areas throughout south King, Pierce and Thurston counties:
Community Access
Community Engagement
Respite
Specialized Habilitation
With a wide variety of community integration services, our community advocates are just a call away. It’s important to support our community to be more active; enjoy recreational activities such as movies, bowling; or participate in other fun activities like cooking, art projects or volunteering.
SERVICES
Individual Employment
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Community-Based Assessment, Trial Work Experience and Job Placement
Individual Learning Services: Evaluation, Skills Training and Work-Related Access Plans
Community Access/Engagement
Respite
Specialized Habilitation