The mission of Parkview Services is to provide innovative, quality services to people with developmental disabilities and their families by dedicated individuals in a financially sound organization

Description:
Parkview Services is a non-profit organization with services provided throughout King County Washington. Parkview, as owner and landlord provides affordable housing to over 150 individuals with developmental disabilities in 48 homes throughout King County. Parkview also has a Homeownership Program that assists families and individuals with opportunities and education to foster first time homeownership. Parkview operates a Group Home on Capitol Hill supporting 6 adults with developmental disabilities, has Stepping Out for Fun, which matches volunteers with people who have a developmental disabilities to go out and have fun in the community, and Camp Parkview, offering a one week summer camp and two one-day retreats in the Fall and Spring.

History:
First founded in the mid-1960s, Parkview was developed by a group of concerned parents who were seeking a community-based alternative to institutionalization for their children. The organization continues to support individuals in the State's first group home that opened during 1967 in Capitol Hill. Parkview has grown considerably since the 1960s, offering a variety of services to people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the King County area. All services foster a sense of belonging, nurture informed choices, support self-determination, and create an environment of empowerment.

Contact person: Anne Guthrie, Program Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 306-6027

Address:

PO Box 65157 Shoreline, WA 98155

Web Site: http://www.parkviewservices.org

Directions:

Not relevant, as the volunteer meets somewhere with the program participant.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes