About HOPE Services
Working to provide a full range of services to help those eligible discover and pursue their dreams
The Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities, best known as HOPE Services, offers a full range of services, including in-home early intervention programs for very young children and their families to leisure programs for seniors and specialized therapies.
We are able to provide speech-language, occupational, and physical therapies, along with psychological services, Service and Support Administration, Special Olympics, quality assurance, family resources and respite care, supported living, vocational training, community employment, and crisis intervention. Our Enrollment as of December 2018 is approximately 400 individuals.
HOPE Services mission is to creatively work alongside eligible individuals and their families, so they can discover, pursue, and achieve what is important to them.
Our operations are overseen by a seven-member unpaid board. The Henry County Commissioners appoint five members, and the presiding judge of Probate Court appoints two. At least three of our board members must be the parents or immediate family members of people receiving services from HOPE.
Funding for our operations comes from three sources: county-wide property tax along with both state and federal funds. Our local tax, which accounts for more than 60 percent of our primary support, involves both continuing levies and a 2.0 mill renewal levy.
Our Values
HOPE Services/ Henry County Board of DD is fair and consistent while treating consumers, families, staff and the public with respect and dignity, and shall ensure the health and safety of consumers by:
Commitment to Consumers and Family Involvement
We respect those we serve as valued individuals and members of our community. We shall protect their access to equal rights.
Respect and Positive Thinking
HOPE Services respects and values its employees and the public as partners. We shall maintain positive thinking by promoting idea-sharing, viewing challenges as opportunities, and accomplishing goals for consumers, families, staff, and the public.
Program Strength
HOPE Services will offer a variety of valued choices and options by remaining open-minded and innovative to meet the needs and desires of individuals served.
Financial Responsibility
HOPE Services shall operate with fiscal responsibility, openness, and responsiveness to public input.
Ethical
It is the expectation of the Board that all service components operate in an ethical manner.
Compliance
HOPE Services staff shall consistently follow written policies and procedures to maintain a positive and productive work environment which will ultimately benefit the consumers and their families.