We provide supportive services that range from in-home personal care to fun and exciting recreational activities.
Who doesn’t love fresh food straight from a garden? Our day program clients sure do.
The family of one of the program participants made a generous donation so that it could purchase a hydroponics system for the department.
“Our participants love growing and eating their own food,” said Susan Winans, who oversees our horticulture programming.
Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without using soil. Instead of getting nutrients from soil, plants get the nutrients needed from the water that is constantly pumped through the system. The participants add other necessary nutrients to the water. Because the nutrient and pH levels, and the light source, remain consistent, this is considered an efficient way to grow food.
MCFI, an affiliate of Centers for Independence, and its Brain Health program travel to MKE Urban Stables each week to interact with the different animals housed at the stable. The participants walk with the animals, groom them and participate in other activities.
Learn more about the interaction participants have with the animals in this video.
Watch videoMCFI, an affiliate of CFI, has offered music therapy for more than 20 years, providing multiple clinical benefits for people with physical or development disabilities, neurological or other life-limiting conditions.
Learn more about the value and music therapy's impact on MCFI's participants.
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Youth, adults and older adults with an intellectual or developmental disability who need help to remain living independently or need outlets to socialize and engage in the community.
Our Adult Day services, also known as LIFE (Leisure, Inclusion, Fun and Employment) offers a range of experiences and opportunities that help people with disabilities increase their independent living skills; improve health and well-being; prepare for employment, if a goal for individual participants; and improve opportunities to socialize and be an active part of the community.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Call: 414-937-2099
Fax: 414-481-1433
Email: info@cfihope.org
Office Location
Tristen Campbell is a survivor and an inspiration. In a three-year span, he had three strokes, including one while on the operating table undergoing brain surgery in 2019.
Tristen, now 33, was born with a rare disease called moyamoya- a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain. It diminishes the amount of oxygen being carried to his brain, which can lead to a stroke.
The surgery, which was to help restore blood flow to this brain, was a success, eliminating not only his risk of another stroke, but having to live with the fear of having one.
As a result of the surgery and disease, though, Tristen struggles with his speech, speaking too fast and often having to repeat himself several times.
Tristen turned to MCFI’s Brain Health program in 2019 to improve not only his speech but also his quality of life.
“Tristen has come a very long way since he first started with us,” said Taylor Anderson, case manager/Brain Health Day Program. “Although his communication skills remain a primary focus and goal for him, he has developed a lot in this area. He has become extremely thoughtful to others including peers and staff.”
One of the tactics used to help Tristen slow his speech is by using verbal cues as well as tapping out his syllables.
“He has worked hard every day that he is with us at MCFI to achieve his goals,” said Erin Dentice, LIFE Services supervisor.
Tristen has found many ways to be active and involved with his peers while at MCFI. One of the activities he enjoys is volunteering with Meals on Wheels because he is giving back to the community.
He also participates in several activities each day at MCFI, including art, bowling and playing board games. He's also working toward many other goals, including going back to school and finding work.
“They’re like my second family,” Tristen said about his peers and the staff at MCFI, also adding, “I’m living my best life.”
Adults recovering from a traumatic or acquired brain injury, stroke, or work-related injury.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 414-937-2147
Fax: 414-937-2021
Email: info@cfihope.org
Office Location
People of all ages with various abilities, strengths, skills, and resources throughout Wisconsin.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Call: 414-290-0050
Toll-free: 888-381-5696
Email: Click here
Office Location
iLIFE, LLC, is an affiliate of the Centers for Independence. It is a financial management services provider for people enrolled in long-term care programs. We process payroll, handle taxes, and educate consumers to help program participants gain independence.
iLIFE
Older adults and people with disabilities who participate in a self-directed support program.
Support for people in long-term care programs.
We provide services statewide and have office locations in Glendale, Madison, Eau Claire, Rice Lake and Wausau.
First Person Care Consultants is an affiliate of the Centers for Independence. it is a nonprofit organization and certified IRIS Consultant Agency. We provide experienced consultants to support IRIS participants of all ages and abilities as they self-direct their long-term care services.
First Person Care Consultants
Older adults and people with disabilities who are enrolled in the IRIS program.
