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Future Planning Housing Checklist What do you need to put in place to be ready for the future for your family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Services & Care ☐ Developmental Disabilities Administration Client (DDA) ☐ Individual and Family Services (IFS) ☐ Children’s Intensive in home Behavior Support (CIIBS) ☐ Basic Plus Waiver ☐ Core Waiver ☐ Community Protection ☐ Home & Community Services Client (HCS) Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) ☐ Community First Choice (CFC) - # of Personal Care Hours ______ Income Sources ☐ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Monthly Amount $ _______ ☐ Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) Monthly Amount $ _______ ☐ Employment – Monthly Earned Income Amount $________ ☐ Other Monthly Benefits - Monthly Amount $ _______ Benefits & Assistance Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Application ☐ General Lottery ☐ Housing Access and Services Program (HASP) ☐ Applied for Food Assistance (SNAP) ☐ Applied for Energy Assistance ☐ Applied for phone communications assistance ☐ Applied for Metro Reduced Fare Transportation Bus Pass Legal & Financial Legal Guardianship: ☐ Person ☐ Estate ☐ Both ☐ Power of Attorney ☐ Supported Decision Making Plan ☐ Healthcare Advance Directives ☐ Update Will ☐ Special Needs Trust ☐ Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account Donate Make a one-time or recurring donation through our website. Donate Get In Touch Let us know how you'd like to help First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting!

Snoqualmie Challenge Race 2025 - Driver Hosted by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley! The Gravity Cars allow those with developmental disabilities to experience the thrill of riding a soap box derby- type race car while piloted by a trained volunteer who is 10 years old or older.

Mike Ernst < Back Mike Ernst President Resides in Issaquah Has a daughter with developmental disabilities Long time supporter of the LEO mission Has served on the Housing and Fundraising Committees, and the Executive Board Long time LEO Board Member Ready to Help? Learn how you can make a difference! Get Involved

Life Enrichment Options Creating Homes and Enriching Lives for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities EVENTS SNOQUALMIE CHALLENGE RACE 2025 RSVP Tickets available now May 31, 2025 Saturday RSVP Get Involved Jim Wright with care providers at LEO Summer Picnic Updates Four smiling adults with disabilities wearing leis Photos A collage of many LEO photos Life Enrichment Options (LEO) is a community based non-profit organization that works to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their life vision and goals through supportive housing , recreation , employment opportunities, and community education . We are active in the Issaquah and Snoqualmie School Districts. You Can Make A Difference Donate Today Join Our Cause Welcome to the LEO Organization, where caring supporters and dedicated volunteers come together to empower individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Join us in making a difference! Volunteer at LEO events, assist with event coordination, or join a LEO Committee. Your support is essential for us to achieve our mission. Contact us below. If you need language assistance, let us know. We provide interpreters and translated materials upon request. Thank you for considering joining our cause! Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for your interest. We'll get back to you soon. Keep Up to Date Subscribe to LEO newsletters and events Email SIGN UP Thanks for your interest!

Our Homes Adult Family Homes for people with Developmental Disabilities The Adult Family Home (AFH) model is a home in a typical neighborhood where five or six individuals with disabilities can live as independently as possible in a family-like atmosphere with their live-in care provider. Thanks to the many generous donations, five AFHs now exist—four in Issaquah and one in the Snoqualmie Valley. Learn More Mike Ernst House Care Provider: Pam Stefansky Located in the West Issaquah Highlands, the Mike House is our first home built in partnership with Taylor Morrison home builders. Opened 2022 Nancy Whitaker House Care Provider: Claire Mmbone We opened the Nancy Whitaker House in 2020 in the Snoqualmie Valley. It's the first house opened outside of Issaquah. See the photos taken during construction . Opened 2020 Angela Dews House Care Provider: Evelyn Galasso We again teamed up with Polygon Homes (after successfully building the Rose House) to build the Angela Home, this time in the Issaquah Highlands community. Opened 2012 Ann Dennis House Care Provider: Mary Njuguna The Ann House is located in a beautiful park-like setting right along the border of Issaquah and Sammamish. Opened 2006 Rose Finnegan House Care Provider: Chona Gascon Located in the Olde Town neighborhood of Issaquah, the Rose House was LEO's first home and was named after one of our founders, Rose Finnegan. It continues to set a great example of how to operate an Adult Family Home, not just in the LEO organization, but in the community as well. Opened 2003 Life Enrichment Options and Adult Family Homes (AFH) Life Enrichment Options (LEO) owns and maintains Adult Family Homes (AFH) in Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley, providing supportive, family-style housing for adults with developmental disabilities. We are committed to expanding our housing options and ensuring a high standard of care. What Are AFHs? AFHs are unique homes in typical neighborhoods, designed to offer a family-like atmosphere where five or six individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible with their live-in Care Provider (CP) . These homes are licensed and regulated by the State of Washington, with each home accommodating up to six adults and a full-time CP. Note that Adult Family Homes are sometimes confused with “Shared Living Homes” or “Supported Living Homes”, or the generic term “Group Homes”. Both the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services , and the Arc of King County are great resources for more information. Care Providers Our Care Providers are independent contractors vetted by LEO and licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). They operate their own business from the home and receive Medicaid reimbursement for providing personal care. LEO leases the homes to the CPs at below-market rates, covering some utilities, maintenance, and insurance. While CPs manage their businesses independently, they adhere to LEO’s standards of care and lease agreements. Self-Sustaining Model Thanks to generous donations and prudent financial management, each home is debt-free and self-sustaining . This model ensures that residents receive comprehensive care, housing, and social interaction under one roof. Residency Application If you are interested in applying for residency, please reach out to us directly to do an initial screening. When a vacancy occurs, the Care Provider reviews applications, conducts interviews, and ensures compatibility among residents. New residents can engage in community integration and participate in employment or day programs if possible. To help you prepare for your child’s transition to independent living, you can download LEO’s “Guidelines for Educating Your Child Toward Independent Living.” Care Provider Opportunities To apply as a Care Provider, please send a cover letter and resume to info@lifeenrichmentoptions.org . Learn About Our Other Initiatives Recreation Two sets of gravity cars with excited children in them. Education A thoughtful-looking man looking a computer screen. Employment Man smiling with a broom as he sweeps leaves

Smart Giving Every little bit helps. Here are some ways you can contribute. Online Whether you'd like to donate one time, or every month, our online Donation Page makes that easy. We accept all major credit cards. Employer Gift Matching Some employers offer corporate gift-matching (for example, through a platform like Benevity). Contact us to help you get that setup with your employer. Venmo You may send us donations through Venmo using @Life-Enrichment Check You may mail a check to our mailing address, Life Enrichment Options PO Box 117 Issaquah, WA 98027 Stocks We can now accept stocks! Contact us if you are interested in donating stocks. There are certain tax benefits to doing so and we'd be happy to discuss with you. PayPal You may send us donations through PayPal using info@lifeenrichmentoptions.org

Jane Searing < Back Jane Searing Board Advisor Resides in Issaquah Parent of two children, one with developmental disabilities Managing Director in Deloitte Tax’s Private Wealth practice, specializing in tax-exempt organizations, private foundations, and philanthropic planning. Previously at Clark Nuber PS Expertise in tax planning and compliance for not-for-profit organizations, private foundations, charitable giving strategies, and communicating with the IRS. Long time LEO supporter, speaker, seminar leader, and LEO Board advisor. Ready to Help? Learn how you can make a difference! Get Involved

Get Involved You can make a difference LEO welcomes supporters to volunteer at events or join a committee (Housing, Events, Fundraising, Finance). Let us know how you’d like to help by calling, emailing, or using the form below . LEO Committees Our committees play a crucial role in planning activities and events, including: Educational presentations The Annual Salmon Days and Festival at Mt. Si parades Fenders on Front Street The Challenge Race Series Annual Picnic Committees also make recommendations to the LEO Board, ensuring we stay connected to the community's needs. Challenge Series Races Held in July, August, or September in partnership with Rotary Clubs, these gravity car races offer a fun day for participants and their families across the state, from Oak Harbor to Snoqualmie. Volunteer Roles Assist at race events Recommend responsible students (between 4’8” and 5’2” tall and up to 130 pounds) to be gravity race car drivers Identify individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities who would enjoy being co-drivers Sponsorship Opportunities Promote your company or product by sponsoring our race cars. Your name will be displayed on our cars, providing a unique way to advertise in your community. Donate Make a one-time or recurring donation through our website. Donate Get In Touch Let us know how you'd like to help First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting!

Francis Cheung < Back Francis Cheung Tech Advisor Grew up in Renton Washington BA Computer Science from Seattle Pacific University Currently Software Development Engineer at Microsoft Has a passion for working with non-profit organizations Has a son with Down Syndrome Ready to Help? Learn how you can make a difference! Get Involved

Help Make a Difference Donate or Volunteer Today! LEO could not happen without you . Everything we do comes from your donations . Join our vision of creating fulfilling lives for people with disabilities today. Interested in volunteering? Get Involved Make a donation You can make an impact. Each contribution makes a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and our community as a whole. There are also other ways to donate down below. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount $10 $10 $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $500 $500 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate LEO is a non-profit corporation . With every donation you will receive a receipt of your donation for tax deductions as well as our heartfelt thanks. UBI - #601-199-914 Federal ID (EIN) - #91-1458330 State Charities Program - #9040 For verification of this registration, call the Washington State Charites Hotline at 1-800-332-GIVE or go online and visit the Washington Secretary of State’s Charities Website . To view our most recent IRS Form 990, search EIN: 91-1458330 on the IRS Exempt Organization Search . Other Ways to Donate Mail a check or money order to: Life Enrichment Options P. O. Box 117, Issaquah WA 98027 Venmo us at @Life-Enrichment Designate LEO when giving to: United Way Washington State Combined Fund PayPal us at info@lifeenrichmentoptions.org Earn as you shop or search . Some retailers donate a percentage of the purchase price to the nonprofit that you select at no cost to you. See these programs: Fred Meyer Community Rewards Adopt LEO as your cause , then shop using GoodShop or search using GoodSearch . Consider donating to LEO in your will . Call or email us to have a talk. Donate your used vehicle , regardless of condition, by calling 1-855-527-2232. Interested in volunteering? Get Involved

Legal & Privacy Life Enrichment Options (LEO) is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit corporation organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes. UBI #601-199-914
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