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The Farmer's House

A Place Where disABILITIES disAPPEAR!

Platte City, MO   |  www.thefarmershouse.org

Mission

Our mission is to empower youth and adults with developmental disabilities to pursue their best lives. We accomplish our mission by providing innovative programming focused on job skills development, employment placement, community inclusion and social enrichment.

Ruling year info

2007

Executive Director

Mrs. Amy Allison

Main address

301 Main Street #1607

Platte City, MO 64079 USA

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EIN

32-0171681

NTEE code info

Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)

Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training (J20)

cultural Programs (Ogr)

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Early Work Experience

Providing vocational experiences for junior high and high schools and individuals exploring vocations through job skills development in our markets, gardens, commercial kitchens and special events. Our goal is to help Farmers gain critical thinking skills and practical vocational experience. Activities occur throughout the school day in two-hour sessions on a weekly, monthly or occasional basis.  Students gain soft and hard vocational skills in a hands-on real world work environment that includes retail markets, a catering business, and gardens. Students in our Early Work Experience program learn a variety of skills related to running a small business, including operating a cash register, customer service, stocking and pricing merchandise, cleaning, maintenance, and more.

Population(s) Served
People with intellectual disabilities

Providing career exploration and discovery activities based on individual abilities, skills and interests. Services include: Application completion assistance. Job interviewing activities.Completion of task analysis.Negotiation with and education of prospective employers regarding their role of full inclusion in the workforce. Our goal is to provide meaningful activities that support job skills development, vocational exploration and, ultimately, employment. Services are highly individualized and occur during weekdays.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Providing social, wellness and life-skills activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Activties are provided on-site and throughout the community during select evenings and weekends. Activities include a variety of planned outings, recreational experiences and unique events. Ongoing lifestyle classes center around healthy meal preparation and baking.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Community Integration Program provides day activities for a small groups in different locations within the Kansas City area. While there will be some vocational training incorporated into the program, there will also be ample recreational activities designed to enrich the lives of the participants and give them socialization opportunities within the community. Intended to serve as a day program, the Roots Community Integration program will allow participants to engage in social enterprises as they are able and according to each one’s interest.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Where we work

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Community Integration - 3 Year 2022

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Three Year Accreditation 2019

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Three Year Accreditation 2016

Awards

Non-Profit of the Year 2021

NE Johnson County Chamber of Commerce

Affiliations & memberships

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Three Year Accreditation 2022

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.


Taking into consideration stakeholder input, the current environment and that we begin this strategic plan period while emerging from a world pandemic, the following goals are the focus of our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan:

Leadership & Governance
Goal: Build the board for future financial growth and stability, to attract first rate ED candidates and to expand individuals and corporate funding opportunities.

Programs
Goal: Continue to provide quality programs with high stakeholder satisfaction while expanding strategically to meet demand.

Goal: Strengthen understanding of existing and potential residential models and funding streams to help families by offering expertise, information and referrals.

Financial
Goal: Continue to strengthen our financial position and mitigate financial risks

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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The Farmer's House

Board of directors
as of 01/31/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mrs. Suzanne Zimmerman

Community Volunteer

Term: 2021 - 2024

David Cunningham

Retired Insurance Executive

Peaches Cunningham

Tutera Group

Michele Kilo, MD

Physician

Suzanne Zimmerman

Community Volunteer

Alan Zimmerman

Ernst and Young

James Landrum

Reece Nichols

Leslie Byram

Attorney

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/14/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability