• Child Care (ABC Discovery Child Care Center)

Located within Goodwill’s headquarters complex in downtown Spokane, ABC Discovery Child Care Center serves 70-plus children from the community.  Youngsters from infants to pre-schoolers are cared for in an enriching and nurturing environment with separate colorful rooms by age groups and are taught by teachers who have their Childhood Development Associate credential. Child Care (ABC Discovery Child Care Center) is available in Spokane.

• Independent living services

Individuals with disabilities gain independence with services funded by Washington’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Goodwill’s staff assess their needs, such as mastering household tasks, taking care of basic expenses, and using public transportation, then develop a plan. Staff evaluate their living situation to assure it is safe and accessible or may facilitate their moving to another home.  Independent living services are available in Spokane.
    

• Program Coordination of in-home care for individuals with developmental disabilities

In northern Idaho, individuals who need assistance with gaining independence in their homes and are eligible for Medicaid's HCBS waiver may be enrolled for this residential habilitation service.  Goodwill staff train  the residential habilitation care providers and monitor the training they in turn provide to participants. Program Coordination of in-home care services is available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint.   

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Options for individuals with mental illness

In northern Idaho a menu of services is available to assist adults and children with mental illness.  These services include learning personal and basic living skills; household management; positive social interaction; community involvement; pre-employment training; and how to cope with mental illness. Psychosocial Rehabilitation services are available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint.

• Psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, and families

In the Spokane area, individual, marital, and family counseling are provided by a certified mental health therapist.  Focus of the counseling is issues that may affect the participant’s ability to obtain or maintain employment.  Such counseling often is combined with vocational services at Goodwill. Psychotherapeutic counseling services are available in Spokane.

• Representative Payee services for individuals’ finances

Individuals who are receiving government assistance, such as Social Security or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, may also receive help from Goodwill in managing their monthly finances. Goodwill is authorized by federal and state agencies to receive the checks and in turn make payments to landlords, utilities, and the like.  Some participants are private parties. The payee staffs are skilled at developing budgets and negotiating payment schedules. Representative Payee services are available in Spokane, Moses Lake, Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Lewiston.

• Service Coordination for adults and children with disabilities

In the Service Coordination programs, Goodwill staff work with many different agencies to help participants obtain services they need in such areas as health care, education, residential services, social involvement, job training, and crisis intervention. Service Coordination is available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Lewiston.