About Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound was established on August 14th, 1973 by parents of children with a variety of physical and mental challenges. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Homeward Bound supports children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. We provide 24-hour specialized nursing care, group living environments, in-home services, and individualized housing options for persons of all ages and ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
The expertise we provide can be applied to virtually any situation or environment in which supports are desired including group living environments, the family home, or one’s own home.
Homeward Bound follows a person-centered, active support approach to ensure that the individuals with disabilities we serve have a hand in directing their services and a voice concerning their future. We place no limits on what a person is capable of accomplishing.
Every day we work to empower those we serve and their families with the resources to make informed decisions and control their own destiny.
We believe that community interaction is central to a person’s life. We work to assist people to physically navigate and ensure accessibility so they can move about and be part of their community as a productive citizen. Everyone receiving services from Homeward Bound should be growing and developing their skills, making choices, and becoming interconnected with the community.
We are proud to be a part of the Twin Cities metro community.
Mission
Homeward Bound provides innovative and life-enriching services for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities.
Vision
Individuals with disabilities enjoying full and dignified lives
Core Values
Choice – Individuals with disabilities must be free to make choices and to maximize their authority over their own lives.
Community – Individuals with disabilities must participate and partner with a variety of resources and support systems to promote individual enrichment.
Inclusion – Individuals with disabilities must be included as part of their community to the same extent as individuals without disabilities.
Integrity – Individuals with disabilities must be served by service providers who are lawful, ethical, safe, and have quality business practices and service environments.
Guiding Principles
Teamwork – Services will be developed and overseen by a collaborative team of the individuals, staff, families, and outside agencies.
Outcomes – Services will be implemented and measured according to a results-oriented approach to quality service and care, individual satisfaction, employee engagement, and business success.
