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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | St. Coletta | + | Started in 1904, St. Coletta's is a program that serves as a home for the developmentally disabled based in Jefferson, WI. The original facility was formed after family members of the local parish approached Father George Meyer about accepting their developmentally disabled children. By December 1904 enrollment had expanded to provide coed services and 10 patients were being seen there. |
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Service has expanded over the years and moved from an institutional based housing program to greater community oriented services for people of varying functional levels. Still currently an active facility, St. Coletta's has expanded from a single facility in Jefferson to serve people of many functional levels across the greater Wisconsin and Northern Illinois areas. Offices are also held on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with field placements offered through their Excel Peer Mentor Program. | Service has expanded over the years and moved from an institutional based housing program to greater community oriented services for people of varying functional levels. Still currently an active facility, St. Coletta's has expanded from a single facility in Jefferson to serve people of many functional levels across the greater Wisconsin and Northern Illinois areas. Offices are also held on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with field placements offered through their Excel Peer Mentor Program. |