| Chrishaven provides community based living environments in modern duplexes located within the area of beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin. Residents learn and practice skills to foster independent living, enhance social skills, and become active participants in their community. | |
| The Homes |
| Chrishaven is a non-profit corporation with a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community members. Chrishaven currently operates assisted living facilities in homes, under 3 distinct licensing categories offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services: |
- Group Homes
(Group Foster Care - Adolescents from 12-18) - Adult Family Homes
(AFH’s - Adults / up to 4 bed facilities) - Community Based Residential Facilities
(CBRF’s - Adults / 5-8 bed facilities) |
| Enrollment Criteria |
| Chrishaven serves individuals with diagnoses of cognitive disabilities with the primary conditions being Mental Retardation and the associated behavioral and emotional difficulties. | |
- Age Range from 12 through later adulthood
- Intellectual functioning from mild to severe cognitive disabilities
- Individual diagnoses may include:
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Neurological Impairments Learning Disabilities Ambulatory Motor Deficits Autism Spectrum Disorder Traumatic Brain Injury | Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders Language Delays Downs Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Pervasive Developmental Disorders |