In 2017, Day Spring launched the College for Living program tailored to adults with disabilities who have the drive and the capacity to live independently someday. College for Living is a privately paid educational program for young adults designed to mirror the college experience that many of their peers experience after leaving high school. Students live on or off campus with individualized education and care plans designed to promote skill-building and foster independence.
Support is provided to students in a variety of ways, including mentorship, weekly classes, and unique resources.
Classes
At the College for Living, residential students receive four hours of mentorship and one hour of instruction based on resident interests and focused on developing life skills. Core curriculum includes but is not limited to culinary skills, home economics, communications, financial literacy, and safe living. Additional educational and recreational opportunities are offered each month. Life Skills mentors lead classes, provide person-centered support, and have diverse backgrounds which provides a well-rounded approach to learning.
Click here to view a sample monthly class calendar.
Contact Information
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Phone502-636-5990 (office)
Community
An essential part of what we do at College for Living is help our students and their families cultivate relationships that will last them long after they have graduated.
We ingrain that the students are a unit, a family, and we practice this within our building and outside in the community. One of the appealing aspects about the program is our students are never really alone. We encourage our students to lean on each other for support when a staff member is not around. Students are taught to identify strengths and skills within themselves and others to assist one another.
We recognize that our families should not be an island. Everyone needs support and solidarity to help transition their student into independent living. CFL conducts quarterly friends and family events so our students and their loved ones can build bonds with one another and our mentors. We aim to create an environment that is open, authentic and reinforces connections.
