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The SMILE of Hopatcong The Smile for Independent Living is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
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SMILE plans to establish community homes for mentally and developmentally disabled individuals, in which the individuals are placed with their peers that are in the same range of abilities and age. At the same time, these homes will focus on independent living, as this is a feasible alternative for these individuals while their parents or caretakers increase in age and are no longer able to provide for their loved one. SMILE was founded in 2010 by Allan and Patricia Milford, who have a 25 year-old son with Downs. Their concern for Stephen’s care once they are gone or no longer to physically take care of him themselves was the driving force in starting this organization. They are obviously not the only ones is this predicament. Unfortunately, according to the Star Ledger, in 2011 there were over 8,000 people awaiting placement from the government’s list and just a mere 229 that were placed. Something more needs to be done to place these individuals, and that’s where SMILE can help to be a part of the solution.

Birthday celebrations, movement, and resolutions!
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Happy New Year from our crew to yours!
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Screaming from the rooftops!! We are beyond proud to watch our Gavin graduate from the Employment Horizons Culinary Prog...
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Screaming from the rooftops!! We are beyond proud to watch our Gavin graduate from the Employment Horizons Culinary Program today!

Last Recreation Night of 2025!!! We even had a special visitor!!!🎅🌲🧑‍🎄🎁🎄
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Last Recreation Night of 2025!!! We even had a special visitor!!!
🎅🌲🧑‍🎄🎁🎄

Let's Rock and Roll 🎳 🎳 🎳
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Let's Rock and Roll 🎳 🎳 🎳

The cold never bothered us anyway?? Or did it??
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The cold never bothered us anyway?? Or did it??

Christmas Train Show Lake Hopatcong Foundation
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Christmas Train Show Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Let the Challenger season start! 🏀 🏀
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Let the Challenger season start! 🏀 🏀

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Who doesn't love a home-cooked dinner with friends that feel like family?
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Who doesn't love a home-cooked dinner with friends that feel like family?

Christmas crafts and cookie exchange! 🎄 🍪 🎅
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Christmas crafts and cookie exchange! 🎄 🍪 🎅

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SMILE plans to establish community homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, in which the individuals are placed with their peers that are in the same range of abilities and age. At the same time, these homes will focus on independent living, as this is a feasible alternative for these individuals while their parents or caretakers increase in age and are no longer able to provide for their loved one. SMILE was founded in 2010 by Allan and Patricia Milford, who have a 31 year-old son with Downs. Their concern for Steven’s care once they are gone or no longer to physically take care of him themselves was the driving force in starting this organization. They are obviously not the only ones is this predicament. Unfortunately, according to the Star Ledger, in 2011 there were over 8,000 people awaiting placement from the government’s list and just a mere 229 that were placed. Something more needs to be done to place these individuals, and that’s where SMILE can help to be a part of the solution.