THE ADULT SKILLS CENTER (TASC)

TASC’s Day Services currently provide 135 individuals with entirely community-based activities. This means that all social activities, volunteering, job-readiness, educational and vocational training is conducted in public spaces, ensuring that participants experience inclusion in society. Clients in this program learn time management, problem-solving, customer service, and dependability. Partners include Cal State Northridge, Valley College and Pierce College, as well as local businesses such as a thrift store, laundry mat, nursing home, pet adoption center, and more. Clients also benefit from social interactions and recreational activities.

Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS): STS launched in November 2016. This is a cutting-edge one-of-a-kind program providing individual and group therapy, behavioral training and community-based volunteer opportunities for individuals with significant behavioral challenges. The majority of these individuals have been released from Porterville Developmental Center.

Employment Services: Many of TASC's clients are capable of working but unable to find job placement. Therefore, in March 2017, TASC opened "The Sunny Spot”, a concession stand inside the TASC office building. Clients are paid minimum wage to manage the store which supplies snacks and beverages to customers from over 40 businesses. This has inspired other self-sustaining micro-enterprises like an online retail store called Better World Clothing and janitorial services.