Agape Christian Homes

Agape Christian Homes sits over on 3748 Senasac Ave in Long Beach, California, and has spent over 34 years taking care of adults with developmental disabilities and helping families with children who need special support, and it started way back in 1989 when a group of parents worried about where their kids would be as they grew up, so they got together and opened two licensed homes that take care of people around the clock. The place works as a nonprofit, so it focuses on support and kindness more than making money, and it welcomes donations and help from the community, with a clear Christian faith that shapes how they look after the folks who live there, but they don't turn people away because of different beliefs. Some names you might hear around there include Mary Artman, the Treasurer and Vice President, along with Peggy Nething and Roben Alarcon, who help as Member and Secretary, and the staff group is over 15 people strong as of 2023, which helps them cover lots of needs. The care covers all sorts of things families might need-assisted living, memory care, nursing care, even independent living for people who can handle more on their own. They don't really list specific prices, but families can use a free service that helps them figure out what kind of care would suit their loved one best, and those care options include help with all the daily things-eating, cleaning, getting dressed-as well as support finding jobs or learning money skills, and they keep people active with recreational programs, Family Days out at places like the Santa Ana Zoo, Special Olympics, day programs, and faith-based activities. The organization supports Long Beach families of all incomes, especially those raising children with disabilities, and they're partners with groups like Pools of Hope and the Long Beach Special Olympics, plus they run programs like Intertwine, which brings peer support and social links for families and kids aged 0 to 17 with developmental disabilities. There's an outreach side where they share tips about autism, Down syndrome, regional support centers, and classroom strategies, and grandparents and seniors can get involved in their school volunteer work helping in special needs classes. The homes are set up so people have a real neighborhood feel, with a goal of helping residents grow to be as independent as possible, learning daily household skills, and making friends. The care emphasizes dignity, spiritual encouragement, and a sense that every person matters, and if you want to donate or find more details, they're listed under their own website and public nonprofit records, since they have a tax-deductible status and give out plenty of resources to families who need to make tough decisions about long-term care. Agape Christian Homes keeps its residential homes safe and well cared for, aiming to give every resident a feeling of home, routine, and encouragement.