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P. O. Box 2367
Waldorf, Maryland 20604-2367
Telephone: (301)932-7030
FAX: (301)932-4332
E-mail:
Web Address: www.ccharc.com
Charles County HARC
Services Offered
Residential Services, Respite Care, Individual Support Services.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopedic Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Head Injury and other Neurological Impairments.
Number of Individuals Currently Served: 37
Ages Served: All
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Charles County.
Year Established: 1961
Mission Statement
Charles County HARC's mission is to provide or promote provision of resources to individuals and families to foster maximum independence and choice by persons with disabilities in their own communities.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Charles County HARC specilalizes in residential services and only operates in Charles County, while serving individuals from all Maryland.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
Results are used to evaluate and modify (if appropriate) policies, procedures and services provided in the light of the input obtained through the "Ask Me" process.
The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
Charles County HARC follows quality assurance procedures in accordance with regulations and guidelines. These include human rights, incident reporting, financial and the whole array of quality assurance measures.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Charles County HARC supports each person's choices and preferences through the individual plan process with staff and other resources - including "generic" community support as much as possible.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Begin with Resource Coordinators, who will perform intake and qualifying functions and refer to this and other agencies
Special Considerations/Comments: None
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Charles County Government, Fees, Dues and Contributions.
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