This plan is the product of the work of the Board of Directors, staff, and observation of community need, determining direction, ensuring resources and providing oversight of the work of Sheltered Living, Inc. The strategic plan provides a “guiding influence” for the organization. The leadership component addresses where we go tomorrow; the delegation component addresses who is responsible; the management component addresses what is to be done, and, the oversight and vigilance component assesses if it happened.
Over the past year, Sheltered Living, Inc. has made significant progress in improving the quality of services to consumers and our community. This plan represents our ongoing commitment to continue this tradition by focusing our efforts and resources strategically, wisely, and reflective of the mission of our organization. This plan was originally developed in July 2005. This plan will be reviewed/revised annually by the board of directors. The most recent revision to this plan was July 2011.
Our Mission – Sheltered Living, Inc. supports the efforts of individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve independence and actively participate in the community.
Our Vision – To accomplish the mission of Sheltered Living, Inc., the organization will:
- Offer guidance to clients in determining and following their chosen path in life.
- Enhance clients’ individual capabilities and skills by offering life-long learning opportunities.
- Engage clients, families and guardians in developing plans and measuring accomplishments.
- Promote clients’ rights through education and advocacy.
Fundraising and Fund Development / Financial Strength and Stability. A stable financial structure is critical to the successful implementation of the strategic plan. In light of federal legislation and increasing state accountability, oversight of our financial system and overall financial health drives our efforts to use dollars effectively and efficiently. This strategic area encompasses activities aimed at developing and maintaining resources to set the foundation for supporting and maintaining the services provided to our consumers while sustaining financial viability and health.
Client Services and Programming. At the heart of our organization are the programs and services designed to address the needs of the consumers, families, and the community we serve. To that end services must be periodically reviewed to determine efficacy and viability, community needs assessed and opportunities for new services identified. They must be aligned with our mission and vision.
Infrastructure and Organization Capacity. Human resources and the basic facilities, technology based support, and homes of Sheltered Living, Inc. form the foundation for this organization. Ensuring capacity in these arenas creates an enabling environment for service delivery and development. Resource development and periodic review of our human resources and basic facilities is vital in determining how and where improvements should be made.
Governance. It is of primary importance that a governance plan demonstrates the respective roles board and staff play in governance of the organization. Leadership, management and delegation processes for board operations and staff operations must be able to respond to changing environments and changing conditions while maintaining focus on the mission and vision of the agency. The following goals are tailored to address the emergent issues of governance for Sheltered Living, Inc.
