May is National Foster Care Month, a time that is set aside to acknowledge and appreciate those who have made a difference in the lives of foster children. Because of foster parents, family members, mentors, child welfare professionals, and many others, foster children are able to live in stable and caring family settings while their […]

April is Stress Awareness Month, and as a caregiver, we know you face stressful situations every day. Caring for a loved one with a disability can be demanding on your time and energy. Maybe you need to keep track of appointments, refill medications, or cook meals with special dietary requirements. Perhaps caring for your family […]

RISE Services, Inc. Oregon provides a wide array of services for individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and today, we’d like to highlight our day services programs. Whether you or a loved one need assistance in your home, would like help finding a job, or could benefit from our community services, our team is […]

Have you recently graduated high school and are looking for a fulfilling career? Are you interested in changing career paths and wish to pursue employment that has a positive impact? At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we’d like to invite you to consider a career with us. We are always looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) […]

The start of the new year is a great time to think about setting some new goals. We typically only think of adults setting goals like losing weight, reading more, registering for college classes, learning a new skill, and other similar objectives. Goal setting can be a healthy life skill for all children to learn. […]

The holiday season can be difficult for children in foster care. They may be feeling the absence of their biological parents or siblings even more than usual during this time of year. At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we believe there are many ways you can make this season easier and more meaningful for them despite […]

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and this is the time of year most of us look forward to all year long. If you’re hosting a family holiday gathering and have relatives or friends coming over who have developmental disabilities, you can make them feel special and welcome by hosting an inclusive holiday party. Before […]

Providing care for a family member can be rewarding yet exhausting at the same time. It can be even more difficult to care for someone else if you’re not first caring for yourself, so it is imperative that you take steps to improve your health and well-being in the midst of providing care for someone […]

The work of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) can be challenging, difficult, and exhausting. Yet, the DSPs at RISE Services, Inc. Oregon continue to provide services to children and adults with developmental disabilities with compassion, understanding, and patience. There’s no way we could serve individuals successfully without our amazing DSPs. Keep reading to learn why […]

Do you have family members or friends who are receiving services for their developmental disabilities? If so, there are times when it would be beneficial for both the child and their family if they are temporarily placed in the home of an immediate family member or close friend. At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we call […]