Agency Details:

Casa Allegra Community Services

Casa Allegra Community Services (CACS) supports people with developmental disabilities to achieve their dreams through community living, employment and educational opportunities.CACS believes that all people are entitled to self determination and to live their lives with dignity as self reliant and productive citizens. The purpose of the organization is to develop community living options, educational,recreational and employment opportunities for all people regardless of their disabilities.

Description:
Casa Allegra Community Services (CACS), a nonprofit agency, has been providing supports for adolescents and adults with disabilities and their families in Marin County and SF since 1975.
Living Services
• Residential Living is provided in two long-term care homes located in San Rafael.
• Community Living Services (CLS) supports individuals to live safely and successfully where and with whom they choose.
Adult Day Services:
• Income Opportunities Unlimited (IOU) assists CACS participants to earn income though customized employment that may include business ownership or membership in a coopoerative. IOU also offers support for college, adult education and other community activities.
• Community Inclusion for Adults (CIFA) provides integrated education and community inclusion for those who require additional support due to therapeutic and medical needs.

History:
CACS was born in 1975 when five young children with significant developmental disabilities were in need of a home. Two young women, Chris Bonfiglio and Eileen Falvey, created CACS, providing a home and opportunities for these children to grow and become active participants in their community. Today CACS provides supports to 46 adults ranging in age from 24 to 68. Two houses in San Rafael are home to six individuals each. 23 clients are in our supported living program, living in their own home or apartment with staff trained by CACS. Many participate in our day programs and enjoy a variety of employment, volunteer, educational, social and recreational opportunities.

Contact people:

Alison Falvey, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) Jeanne Santangelo, Development Director, (phone), (email) Chris Bonfiglio, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (415) 499-1116
Office fax number: (415) 499-0575

Address:

35 Mitchell, Suite 8 San Rafael, CA 94903 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.casaallegra.org

Directions:

In Terra Linda between the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road and Freitas Parkway exits from 101. From North and South, Exit 101 at Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road, take Smith Ranch Rd. East, right turn at Redwood Hwy., left onto Mitchell. Just past. . . (more)

Last updated on April 24, 2009