Creating Home,
Changing Lives

LSA provides exceptional community living and programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
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2024 Run Home

September 26, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for LSA’s annual Run Home event, supporting our mission to provide housing and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Celebrating DSP Awareness Week!

September 13, 2024
Read Dana’s message to our DSP’s!
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2024 Impact Report

September 3, 2024
Read our 2024 Impact Report.
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2024 Summer Newsletter

September 3, 2024
Read our 2024 Summer Newsletter and get a recap of what Life Services Alternatives has been up to!
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2024 Run Home Press Release

September 12, 2024
Read our 2024 Run Home Press Release.
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A Parent’s Journey: Resilience, Love, and Learnings in the IDD Community

July 2, 2024
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Creating Community: The Pocket Revolution of Housing for Adults with IDD in Santa Cruz

July 9, 2024
Featuring: Dana Hooper, LSA’s Executive Director, and Heidi Cartan, Founding Executive Director at Common Roots Farm
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Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Support in the Disabled Community

July 16, 2024
Step into the world of dedicated advocacy with Anna Wang, Co-founder and Vice President of Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN).
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A Blueprint for Change: Willow Commons and the Future of IDD Housing

July 23, 2024
Featuring: Dana Hooper, LSA’s Executive Director, and Jim White, Founder of Branch Services and Willow Commons.
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What We Do

Twenty-four hours a day, we care for and support adults with special needs in neighborhood homes in Santa Clara County.
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Our Houses

Our houses are designed to provide each individual with a caring home and support to live life to the fullest.

Our Programs

Our programs are tailored to the individual needs and goals of each participant and offer the opportunity to gain life skills and independence.

Our Residents

Meet some of our residents and read about their success stories with Life Services Alternatives.

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Interest List

If you or a loved one is interested in joining our resident’s interest list, please fill out the form below or email us with “Interested in joining family interest list” in the subject line. We will reach out with more information about how you or your loved one can live in one of our homes.

Family Interest Form

Visit the link below to fill out our Family Interest Form.

Email Us

Send us a message with “Interested in joining family interest list” in the subject line.

News & Stories

Check out the latest news and stories from Life Services Alternatives, our homes, and our residents!
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Success Story

Meet Vanessa

Meet Vanessa, one of the Fab Five ladies living at one of our residential care homes in Campbell for adults with developmental disabilities.
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2024 Summer Newsletter

September 3, 2024
Read our 2024 Summer Newsletter and get a recap of what Life Services Alternatives has been up to!
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Dave Hovda – LSA Board Member

March 19, 2024
“Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when planning for the future. We love having him with us, but my wife and I know we won’t be here forever…” Learn how LSA provides hope for families like Dave’s.
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Upcoming Events

Explore events offered by Life Services Alternatives that empower and support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Learn more about how LSA provides services for individuals with IDD

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How You Can Support Our Work

Join Our Team

We are looking for high energy, adaptive, assertive and patient individuals to work in a team environment.

Volunteer

LSA’s volunteers help take our message to the communities we serve and beyond. 

Join Our Board

We are seeking new Board members with experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and public relations.

Our Impact

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Transforming lives by providing compassionate care and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive in their communities.

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residents with the best life possible.

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