Serving Individuals and Families Across Northern Virginia

Community Engagement Services in Northern Virginia

Supporting Independence. Connecting Communities.

Gloria Care Haven provides person-centered Community Engagement services that help individuals with developmental disabilities build independence, meaningful relationships, and stronger connections within their communities.

Door-to-Door Transportation

We provide transportation to and from home

Four diverse adults with autism and developmental disabilities planting together at a community garden event, including a Black adult wearing sensory headphones

Non-Center-Based Day Services

Community Engagement With Purpose

Gloria Care Haven supports individuals in participating in meaningful activities outside of a traditional center-based setting. Every activity is built around the individual's interests, abilities, goals, preferences, and person-centered plan.

Community Participation

Supporting individuals as they participate in activities, events, and experiences throughout their communities.

Independence

Helping individuals develop skills, confidence, and greater independence in everyday community settings.

Meaningful Activities

Connecting individuals with activities that reflect their interests, preferences, and personal goals.

Social Connection

Creating opportunities for individuals to build relationships, develop social skills, and become active members of their communities.

Community Activities

Every Day Can Be an Opportunity to Grow.

Community engagement can include recreation, shopping, dining, fitness, libraries, museums, parks, community events, volunteering, arts and culture, educational activities, social activities, and local attractions.

Adults participating in parks & recreation in their local community
Parks & Recreation
Adults participating in libraries & learning in their local community
Libraries & Learning
Adults participating in museums & culture in their local community
Museums & Culture
Adults participating in fitness & wellness in their local community
Fitness & Wellness
Adults participating in dining & social outings in their local community
Dining & Social Outings
Adults participating in volunteering in their local community
Volunteering
A support professional and an adult reviewing personal goals together at a table

Our Approach

Person-Centered Support

Gloria Care Haven focuses on the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Support begins with listening — to preferences, personal goals, and the way each person wants to spend their time.

  • Choice
  • Dignity
  • Independence
  • Preferences
  • Personal goals
  • Community inclusion
Who We Serve

How It Works

Getting Started Is Simple

  1. 01

    Connect With Us

    Reach out as an individual, family member, or support professional.

  2. 02

    Learn About Your Goals

    We take time to understand interests, strengths, and personal aspirations.

  3. 03

    Develop a Person-Centered Approach

    Support is shaped around the person and their plan — never a fixed schedule.

  4. 04

    Participate in Meaningful Community Activities

    Experiences take place in real community settings across Northern Virginia.

  5. 05

    Build Skills, Confidence & Independence

    Progress is celebrated and support adjusts as goals grow.

Ready to Explore What's Possible?

Reach out to learn how Community Engagement services can support independence, connection, and participation.