Facilities

A view of the Family Welcome and Orientation Center at the St. Louis Center, Chelsea MI.Overview

St. Louis Center Provides residential foster care for boys, men and women with intellectual developmental disabilities. As part of our operation, we manage four licensed group homes.

  • St. Louis Center’s main building is licensed for the care of children ages 6 through 17, and is considered a “child caring institution” under the guidelines of Michigan Public Act 117 of 1973, as amended.
  • We also possess three licenses for adult foster care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities within the guidelines of Michigan Public Act 218 of 1979, as amended; also known as the “Adult Foster Care Licensing Act.”
  • Knights of Columbus Hall – is for individuals who are severely mentally impaired (unable to provide basic self-care).
  • St. Joseph Hall – is for individuals who are educable mentally impaired, and with proper support, can become independent and function at nearly a normal level.
  • Fr. Guanella Hall – is for individuals who are trainable mentally impaired, needing support and reinforcement to provide basic self-care, can earn, obtain, and maintain employment.

Children and Adult Programs

  • Units 1 & 2: Early Intervention – Children’s program, foster care. Ages 6-14 depending on functioning level. Maximum placement is 20 beds.
  • Sage Hall: Children’s program, foster care. Independent adolescent unit, ages 9-17 years, depending on functioning level. Maximum placement is 10 beds.
  • Martin Hall: Children’s program, foster care. Highest level of independent adolescents. Ages 14-18 years depending on functioning level. Maximum placement is 10 beds.
  • Knights of Columbus Hall Adult Continuous Care Program: Adult program, foster care. Persons with developmental disabilities who require continuous training in daily skills. Ages 18 and up. Maximum placement is 13 beds.
  • Fr. Guanella Hall – Our Lady of Providence: Adult female program, foster care. Ages 18 and up. Maximum placement is 10 beds.
  • Fr. Guanella Hall – Adult program, foster care. Persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, independent living skills – Phase #1. Ages 18 and up. Maximum placement is 10 beds.
  • St. Joseph’s Hall – Adult program, foster care. Persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, independent living community, Ready Skills Phase #3, with possible transition into community living. Ages 18 and over, with maximum placement at 20 beds.