UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS
Founder Amy Hansel says "right now, we are marching steadily toward Phase 1!"
The community will be completed in phases, with the first phase being broken down into (A) and (B).
A. Residences: CARE at CROCUS will include three Care Homes with four individual apartments in each. These homes will provide residences for individuals with autism and co-occurring disabilities and who have complex needs and require extensive support to live as independently as possible including up to 24/7 care. Plans for a future, fourth home will be decided on an as needed basis.
B. Services and Supports: The CENTRE at CARE will be for residents and others in the greater community with complex needs designed to provide opportunities that can enhance their quality of life in a natural setting. For example, some main focal points will be participating in daily living skills, functional life skills, leisure activities, social interaction, and health and wellness.
SPOTLIGHT
SENIOR ADVISOR
Mary Claire Lanser
Mary Claire is a former Mayor of the City of New Berlin, dedicated to economic development that benefits the community. She has been working in public affairs since 1999. For each project, Mary Claire drafts a customized action plan to secure approvals and respects the needs of clients, public officials, and neighbors. Supporting the public process with grass roots outreach usually results in a development that is a source of pride for stakeholders. Besides eight years as an elected official, Mary Claire served 11 years as an officer in the US Navy reserves (Nurse Corps, then Public Affairs) and decades in healthcare. Mary Claire holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UWM and a Master’s Degree from Marquette.
PARTNER
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HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. HGA’s work has received numerous awards and top rankings from our own industries, as well as those of our clients. Equally as meaningful to us is the shared legacy we create with our clients.
POTENTIAL RESIDENT
Amanda Rose Lewis
Amanda Rose Lewis is a 24 year old special needs young lady who has struggled mightily for all of her years since birth. Amanda was diagnosed with “failure to thrive” within moments of birth and for the first five years, spent a significant amount of time in Children’s Hospital of WI due to continuous, multiple illnesses. Once she became “medically stable,” new challenges and complexities emerged. Amanda has an Autism diagnosis and after more than 300 genetic tests, including mapping her full genome, other answers have eluded Amanda and her family. Amanda had a feeding tube for 17 years, with an inability still today to bite or chew. Amanda’s diet consists of very limited choices, with all foods pureed. In addition, Amanda is nonverbal and uses an IPAD to communicate basic wants and needs. She does well with this device! Amanda is cognitively delayed and yet, to what extent, it is hard to know given her nonverbal status. Of greatest challenge day in and day out is Amanda’s level of anxiety and aggression, along with other challenging behaviors. Crying multiple times a day is a part of the fabric of who Amanda is. Multiple medications are helpful and yet, ever changing in their effectiveness at minimizing behaviors. Amanda’s current daily support is provided by her Mom and an AMAZING team of caregivers, both at a day program and in her home. She loves to walk, play with balls, read books, watch movies, go on car rides, eat ice cream and share smiles and giggles when at her most calm and comfortable state. Amanda has a smile that is so powerful and touching to all who experience it. She wants the simplest and most important things in life – safety, security, love and connection. For the future, Care at Crocus will be the perfect solution for Amanda. She needs one on one support, 24x7 and the vast majority of adult living situations do not accommodate that level of need. Care at Crocus will be a unique option within Communities of Crocus that I know will keep Amanda safe, supported and provide great opportunities for growth, community and a future for her to achieve her highest potential and greatest quality of life.