Team of Advocates For Special Kids

Community Interface Services, established in 1983, is a nonprofit organization that provides training services, support and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include seizure disorder, mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy and other similar qualifying conditions. Community Interface Services also provides community based services, which emphasize improvement in the quality of individuals' lives through maximizing independence and community inclusion. Community living services are also designed to assist persons with developmental disabilities to live independently in the community with the supports they need. Community Interface Services is located in Carlsbad, Calif.

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that offers a variety of human service programs, including housing and health care. Founded in 1896, the parent organization serves more than 2 million people in over 400 communities. It supports at-risk youths, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and men and women returning from prison. Volunteers of America serves individuals recovering from addictions and homeless individuals and their families. The organization also provides services and support to people with mental illness. It strengthens community life through various community programs that offer a safety net for individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness, hunger and other life crises. Volunteers of America additionally provides affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.