Chileda is a care provider, a classroom, a playground and a treatment center. Most importantly, Chileda is a nurturing home for the residents we serve.

As a residential care and treatment center for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, Chileda takes special care in providing each child with an atmosphere that is supportive of his or her habilitative and educational needs. That is why our residential services strive to create an environment that each child can recognize as home, accommodating individual preferences and valuing personal possessions.

To encourage growth and development, residents are housed in a manner that promotes interaction between peers and staff; self-care skills such as toilet training, hygiene, eating and domestic skills are taught individually. The children reside in one of four living units, with many of the same comforts found in any home: bedrooms that are decorated as preferred by the individual, a kitchen and dining area, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. There are even living rooms with TVs and a large area for recreation.

We strive to meet every child's individual needs. Each unit has a house director and support team. All residential living personnel are committed to providing a dignified, enjoyable living environment.