Mission
To provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to realize their full potential, to fulfill their gifts and talents, and to become self-directed and contributing citizens.The Arc of Caddo-Bossier was founded in 1954 by a small group of parents to promote the growth of their children by developing programs and services to meet their needs. After four decades, The Arc of Caddo-Bossier still exists today to meet the unique needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Our programs and services include: advocacy, inclusive childcare, Early Head Start, employment, job skills training, community homes, community living, in-home and out-of-home respite care, and inclusive summer camp.
The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation
The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation was established in 1996. It began with a $25,000 donation made by Mr. Jim Elrod, President of Willis Knighton Medical Center, to establish the Tommy Turner Endownment Fund. Tommy Turner and his family were long time friends of Mr. Elrod. Tommy Turner had been a student and client with The Arc since the beginning in 1954. His parents were responsible for starting The Arc and were very involved in human service activities to promote community involvement and programs for people with mental retardation. Today, The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation has a Board of Trustees of fifteen volunteers from the community.
The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation exists to maximize the Mission, and to ensure the financial stability of The Arc of Caddo-Bossier and it's affiliates by:
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generating and accepting contributions
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creating and administering funds
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making grants and loans that support start-up and ongoing programs
The Arc Foundation Society is a group of people who realize the value of The Arc's programs in our community and have given a gift of $1,000.00 specifically to The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation. The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Foundation Society 2008 Campaign is underway. Call Becky Kester at 318 221-8392 for details.