What is an "adult day service"?

An "adult day service", as defined by Inclusa, "includes the provision of regularly scheduled activities in a non-residential setting to enhance social development and to develop skills in performing activities of daily living and community living.  Program goals include the development of and enhancing member skills of social interaction, communication, and community integration.  Adult Day Services must provide a training component above the level of supervision.  Services should be provided in a dedicated center, as well as in the community."  What?

Basically, an "adult day service" is a place that provides an atmosphere of belonging for members while allowing them independence, a link to their community and social interaction with others.  It is also a service that offers a member the opportunity to enrich their lives by volunteering in their community, the chance to learn skills that everyone uses daily in their lives to thrive on their own, encourage them to be independent and to reach out and become a part of the community at large.

A great adult day service will offer all of that, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, friendly faces and kind supports, and work with other organizations in the area without hassle.

Proudly, we can say that 4U Adult Day Service is just that, and MORE!!

Help Wanted!!!!

If you are the type of person that loves to work with people, is creative, compassionate and patient, or know someone that is, we are looking!!!!!  Head over to our Employment page to find the available positions, hours and all of the employment forms needed!  We would LOVE to meet you!!!

What We Do

4U is a service for the developmentally disabled people of Portage and Wood Counties.  We provide a place that is for each member that chooses to attend.  They have the say in how things are done, what is done and when it is done.  We encourage healthy living, but at the same time allow options and choices for the member to make.  We give the members the information needed for them to make informed choices (when possible) and explain why some choices are better than others.  

Some of the things we do are:

• Physical Activity
  
• Exercise
• Crafts
• Games
• Puzzles
• Music Therapy
• Social Interaction
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Community Outings
• Coordination with other services/jobs within CCCW Member Centered Plan
• Support and Friendship
• Assistance as Needed
• Independence with Support
• Connection with Other Agencies, Services, and the Community in General

You can visit us on our facebook page. 

Two Locations To Service

4U now has two locations to serve members of the Family Care Program in Portage, and now in Wood counties.  We continue to offer the alternative to the large, corporate services in the area by customizing the program and accommodating diverse schedules as needed.  Not everyone works 9am - 3pm, so we offer services on a current schedule of 6am - 6pm.  These hours are not set in stone - if service is needed earlier or later, speak to one of the Program Coordinators at either of the service locations and they can assist you in getting the schedule that is needed for you! 

The two locations we have are as follows:

Portage County:

3100 Minnesota Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481

Ph:  (715)544-4154    Fax:  (715)544-4180

Program Coordinator: 

Taryn Kontney

email:  spcoordinator@4udayservice.com

Assistant Coordinator:

Kendall Keyzer

email:  spasstcoordinator@4udayservice.com 

Wood County:

821 8th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Ph:  (715)712-1169    Fax:  (715)712-1170

Program Coordinator: 

Carrie Norton               

 e-mail: wrcoordinator@4udayservice.com

 Assistant Coordinator:

Rachel Jepson

email:  wrasstcoordinator@4udayservice.com