Willow Place
Quilceda Community Services is known for having highly trained and compassionate caregivers who are dedicated to their disabled clients.
Jayde Stewart
WILLOW PLACE MANAGER
For questions or to schedule a free tour contact Jayde, our program manager, at 360-653-2324 Ext. 2 or email jayde.stewart@quilcedacs.org
Welcome to Willow Place
Willow Place is a welcoming place for fun, recreation, friendship, and connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Community-Based Respite program provi
des meaningful recreational and social opportunities for participants while also offering respite and support to individuals and families who need it.
Willow Place provides opportunities for individuals who may have experienced social isolation or limited opportunities for community engagement to connect with others, build friendships, participate in group activities, and develop a greater sense of belonging.
Our program complements school, employment, job training, and other community-based programs by giving participants opportunities to socialize, explore their interests, stay active, practice independence, and enjoy meaningful activities.
We partner with local school districts to introduce students in transition programs and their families to recreational opportunities and community resources that can continue during the summer and beyond school-based transition programs.
Our activities are designed to support a variety of interests, abilities, and support needs while encouraging participation and independence. Activities may include music, games, arts and crafts, exercise, and much more. Guest volunteers may also provide special activities such as yoga, drumming, and other engaging experiences.
Our spacious activity and exercise areas provide opportunities for movement, recreation, creativity, learning, and social connection. With a variety of activities offered throughout the week, participants can enjoy their favorite activities, try something new, spend time with friends, and become more connected to their community.
Jayde Stewart
WILLOW PLACE MANAGER
For questions or to schedule a free tour contact Jayde, our program manager, at 360-653-2324 Ext. 2 or email jayde.stewart@quilcedacs.org
Welcome to Willow Place
Willow Place is a welcoming place for fun, recreation, friendship, and connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Community-Based Respite program provides meaningful recreational and social opportunities for participants while also offering respite and support to individuals and families who need it.
Willow Place provides opportunities for individuals who may have experienced social isolation or limited opportunities for community engagement to connect with others, build friendships, participate in group activities, and develop a greater sense of belonging.
Our program complements school, employment, job training, and other community-based programs by giving participants opportunities to socialize, explore their interests, stay active, practice independence, and enjoy meaningful activities.
We partner with local school districts to introduce students in transition programs and their families to recreational opportunities and community resources that can continue during the summer and beyond school-based transition programs.
Our activities are designed to support a variety of interests, abilities, and support needs while encouraging participation and independence. Activities may include music, games, arts and crafts, exercise, and much more. Guest volunteers may also provide special activities such as yoga, drumming, and other engaging experiences.
Our spacious activity and exercise areas provide opportunities for movement, recreation, creativity, learning, and social connection. With a variety of activities offered throughout the week, participants can enjoy their favorite activities, try something new, spend time with friends, and become more connected to their community.
Our services at a glance
Morning Session:
9:00am-10:00am is Social hour. We provide group activities and games.
10:00am-11:00am is fitness hour. We do group fitness activities and games, such as: Zumba,
Yoga, Red light/Green light, the large parachute, etc.
11:00am-12:00pm is Arts & Crafts hour. We do arts and crafts and provide all the
supplies needed.
12:00pm-1:00pm is our lunch hour.
Afternoon Session:
1:00pm-2:00pm is Social hour. We provide group activities and games.
2:00pm-3:00pm is fitness hour. We do group fitness activities and games, such as: Zumba, Yoga, Red light/Green light, the large parachute, etc.
3:00pm-4:00pm is Arts & Crafts hour. We do arts and crafts and provide all the supplies needed.
Willow Place session schedule
Session Times
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fees & Accessibility
- First visit is free!
- Session fees range from $30–$50 per 3-hour session, based on our sliding scale. (The rate will increase to $40 per session January 1, 2027. The subsidy will be discontinued.)
- Clients may stay through lunch and bring their own meal for a $10 midday supervision fee.
- Scholarships are available with a completed financial aid application.
Because Willow Place is a community-based, group respite setting, staff must be available to support the entire group. Willow Place is therefore not designed to provide continuous one-to-one care or intensive personal, medical, behavioral, or mobility support.
Our goal is to provide a safe, inclusive, engaging environment where participants can have fun, build connections, practice independence, and be an active part of their community.
WILLOW PLACE DOES:
- Practice safety protocols
- Ensure accessibility
- Interact/Engage
- Promote independence & provide adaptive items where needed
- Give prompts
- De-escalate
- Redirect
- Model steps & behavior
- Plan inclusive activities
- Provide opportunities for learning & growth
WILLOW PLACE DOES NOT:
- Continuous 1:1 supervision or care
- Toileting or bathroom assistance
- Assistance with eating or drinking
- Continuous one-to-one behavioral or emotional intervention
- Support for behaviors that create an immediate safety risk to the individual or others
- Medical care, medication administration, or health interventions
- Hands-on mobility assistance
- Cooking or reheating meals
Willow Place is proud to be a DDA Certified Respite Care Provider, offering safe, enriching support for eligible clients.
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