CARES Community And Residential Empowerment Services

CARES Community And Residential Empowerment Services Family agency dedicated to providing exceptional services and maximizing opportunities and potential! C.A.R.E.S.
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is an organization providing person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. We specialize in connecting our self-advocates with opportunities to be family focused, strength based and optimize opportunities for job training, employment, growth, independence, involvement in the community, vacation services and to provide long-term support to families in a residential setting.

October is Lifesharing Month — there’s no better time to make a difference! We’re looking for compassionate individuals ...
10/18/2025

October is Lifesharing Month — there’s no better time to make a difference!

We’re looking for compassionate individuals and families to open their hearts and homes as Lifesharing or Respite Providers. Together, we can create meaningful connections and change lives for the better.

For more information:
- Message Us
- Call (570) 225-7360
- Email cfegley@cares4u.org

We ❤️ our Providers!In honor of Lifesharing Month, our Lifesharing and Respite Providers were treated to a delicious lun...
10/17/2025

We ❤️ our Providers!

In honor of Lifesharing Month, our Lifesharing and Respite Providers were treated to a delicious luncheon at Desaki as a gesture of our appreciation for all they do in making a difference in the lives of our VIPs! 💙🏠💚

Because “thank you” sounds even better with a little green! 💵🙏💚For the final day of Lifesharing Coordinator Appreciation...
10/17/2025

Because “thank you” sounds even better with a little green! 💵🙏💚

For the final day of Lifesharing Coordinator Appreciation Week, we decided to skip the material gifts and go with something a little more flexible - MONEY!

Today, our Coordinators received a monetary gift to use however they choose. Whether it’s for something they want, something they need, or just a little treat for themselves.

We hope this brings a smile to your face and a bit of joy to your day. You deserve it!

Thank you for all you do! ☺️

To our Lifesharing Coordinators - thank you for helping our VIPs grow! 🌱
10/16/2025

To our Lifesharing Coordinators - thank you for helping our VIPs grow! 🌱

In Honor of Lifesharing Month, we’re proud to highlight our incredible Lifesharing Providers and VIPs! 💙🏠💚Today, we cel...
10/15/2025

In Honor of Lifesharing Month, we’re proud to highlight our incredible Lifesharing Providers and VIPs! 💙🏠💚

Today, we celebrate Provider, Debra Brueckner, and VIP, John Hansford!

We talked to Debra and John about their experience sharing their lives together through our Lifesharing Program and here’s what they shared with us:

Debra worked for Good Shepherd for many years at the Rehab Hospital before starting her own business as a Home Health Aide. Eighteen years ago, she became a Lifesharing Provider for John and the two have built a beautiful bond ever since.

Debra says she’s always loved caring for others and giving them experiences they’ve never had before. Through Lifesharing, she’s learned so much about life, love, and patience. “Having John for many years has been the best family,” she shares. “It’s been trying at times, but we’ve come a long way, and it’s been so rewarding.”

John, who loves burgers, traveling, and working as he enjoys the independence his job gives him. At home, he shares life with Debra and their five dogs including his best friend, a 9-year-old husky!

Thank you, Debra and John, for showing what Lifesharing truly means! We are so happy to have you as a part of our C.A.R.E.S. Family! 💙🏠💚

We are nuts about our Lifesharing Coordinators! 🥜🥜🥜
10/15/2025

We are nuts about our Lifesharing Coordinators! 🥜🥜🥜

Our Jim Thorpe VIPs enjoyed visiting our friends and the alpacas at Picnic Woods Alpacas today! 🦙🦙🦙
10/15/2025

Our Jim Thorpe VIPs enjoyed visiting our friends and the alpacas at Picnic Woods Alpacas today! 🦙🦙🦙

Our Tamaqua VIPs enjoyed some spooky fun at the Halls of Horror Haunted Attraction yesterday! 👻🎃💀
10/14/2025

Our Tamaqua VIPs enjoyed some spooky fun at the Halls of Horror Haunted Attraction yesterday! 👻🎃💀

In honor of Lifesharing Month, our Lifesharing and Respite Providers were treated to a delicious luncheon at Mizu Allent...
10/14/2025

In honor of Lifesharing Month, our Lifesharing and Respite Providers were treated to a delicious luncheon at Mizu Allentown as a gesture of our appreciation for all they do in making a difference in the lives of our VIPs! 💙🏠💚

Our Stroudsburg VIPs enjoyed at the fall festivities at Yenser's Tree Farm today! 🍂🎃🍁
10/14/2025

Our Stroudsburg VIPs enjoyed at the fall festivities at Yenser's Tree Farm today! 🍂🎃🍁

Everybody had a blast at our Tamaqua Bingo Night this past Friday! Our Home and Community VIP, Scott ended up as the big...
10/14/2025

Everybody had a blast at our Tamaqua Bingo Night this past Friday! Our Home and Community VIP, Scott ended up as the big basket winner at the end of the night! ☺️

No one holds a candle to our Lifesharing Coordinators! 🕯️🕯️🕯️
10/14/2025

No one holds a candle to our Lifesharing Coordinators! 🕯️🕯️🕯️

Address

105 West Broad Street, Suite 200
Tamaqua, PA
18252

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15702257360

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The C.A.R.E.S. Story

C.A.R.E.S., Inc. is a family organization that was founded in 2013 by sisters Sheila Davison, CEO and Lori Miller, President which led to the beginning of our Lifesharing Program in December 2013 followed by the opening of the first all-inclusive, Community Based Day Program in February 2014. Today, C.A.R.E.S., Inc. has expanded to C.A.R.E.S. of Western, PA and C.A.R.E.S. of Central, PA operating thirteen (13) all-inclusive, Community Based Day Programs and offering 6 different services across 16 counties in Pennsylvania.

C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting our self-advocating VIP’s (participants) with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, person centered, and strength based. We optimize their opportunities for community participation and inclusion, growth, independence and job readiness all through our all-inclusive day programs as well as providing an opportunity for long-term support from caring families and individuals within our Lifesharing program.

At CARES the participants are the VIP’s!

The mission of C.A.R.E.S. is to provide high quality services and supports that maximize each individual’s potential, opportunities, relationships, community involvement, as well as their health and wellness. Our vision is to create community‐based services empowering individuals by creating an environment where the individual’s rights and culture are recognized and respected with services that are self‐determined, person centered, and family focused.