Hope Program

H.O.P.E. Program

Harvesting Occupational and Personal Excellence

About the Program

At the HOPE Program at Allaire Community Farm, we strive to provide a meaningful, individualized, and goal driven approach to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as participants on our farm.

We are a Pre-Vocational Program.

Our program serves adults 21 and over with I/DD.

We accept DDD and private pay.

The HOPE program runs from 9am - 2pm.

We are open Monday through Friday.

Our Unique Approach

Developed by a special education teacher and a speech language pathologist
Participants are integral to farm operations
Farm layout promotes independence
Speech language consultant oversees program
Goal based and data driven
NJ certified Special Education Teachers develop individual plans
Daily goal reflection and planning meetings

Program Activities

Daily Farm Work

Animal Care Jobs
Gardening
Working in the Farm Market
Creating Products for the Farm

Skills Developed

Pre-Vocational
Social Communication
Independence
Workplace Professionalism
Self Advocacy

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H.O.P.E. & S.M.A.R.T. Calendar

🍂 Fall Session 2024

September 9 – December 20, 2024

Program closed:

October 14, 2024
November 4-8, 2024
November 27-29, 2024

🌸 Winter/Spring Session 2025

January 21 – June 13, 2025

Program closed:

February 17, 2025
April 14-18, 2025
May 23-26, 2025

If you are going to be absent or late please let us know by calling (848) 469-8125