Since 1989, ACH, a licensed residential care facility, has operated two homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the city of Long Beach. ACH was established by a group of parents with children with developmental disabilities who were concerned with their care after they could no longer care for them.
Be a part of providing outings for Special Needs Families. Let's help them take a break from the daily stress and responsibility associated with caregiving. We can give these families a chance to relax, have fun, and enjoy one another. Another great aspect of this program is participation is extended to low-income, Long Beach families with children of different abilities, teaching empathy by giving children of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy a fun outing with our clients and other children, some with special needs.
Empathy is sharing the feelings of another as a means of coming to direct appreciation of the other. At ACH, we believe that ensuring the rights of the disabled community begins with empathy. This is why we host community "Family Days" to bring people, especially children of all abilities, together to interact with one another and our developmentally disabled residents.
T.M. was a long-time resident of ACH. She is is 50+ years old with Down's syndrome. T.M. has a very vibrant personality, and loves to dance, jewelry, and getting her nails done. M.B. is 7-years old and is a pretty reserved little girl. She has attended our "Family Days" for a few years. However, for nearly two years, we could not host Family Days. We had to be extra vigilant to keep our disabled residents safe from contracting Covid-19. Late last year, we were able to resume. We hosted our first Family Day" since the pandemic at the Santa Ana Zoo. To our surprise, M.B. and T.M. embraced one another and would not leave each other's side for the entire day. An unlikely friendship was forged, and they missed one another. Their friendship is at the core of our goal to teach children empathy for the disabled community. We believe that 7-year-old M.B. will carry her bond with T.M. throughout her life. And you never know, M.B. may grow up to become one of the disabled community's strongest advocates.
The mission of ACH is to provide a safe, spiritual, and caring neighborhood home to foster independence, social skills, and spiritual knowledge for adults with disabilities.
Services are provided regardless of religious affiliation with the goal to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Organization name
Agape Christian Homes
Tax id (EIN)
33-0321440
Operating Budget
Medium ($100,000 - $999,999)
Mission Category
Education, Children, Youth, & Family, Individuals with Disabilities
City Council District
District 4
Address
3748 Senasac AvenueLong Beach, CA, US,