Community, Opportunity, Respect, Employment
CORE Foundations provides person-centered services that foster personal growth, promote meaningful relationships, and empower people with disabilities to achieve independence at their home, workplace and community. We develop a customized program in partnership with each individual to support their independence.
CORE Foundations at Kennedy Krieger Institute supports individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment and community engagement for lifelong success. The person-centered approach requires an individualized plan, daily schedule, and goals for each individual.
CORE Foundations is a licensed Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) adult service provider for the state of Maryland and a community-based program. All services are provided within the individual’s community setting. CORE Foundations staff will meet the individual at a pre-determined meeting location in the community
CORE Foundations at Kennedy Krieger Institute services the following counties:
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Harford County (Southern)
- Howard County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George’s County
We provide the following DDA/Certified Licensed Services:
Individuals will have the opportunity to participate in:
- Travel training
- Independent living skills
- Volunteering
- Paid employment
- Job trials
- Career exploration
- Job development
- Community engagement
- Health and wellness
- Social engagement
- Employability skills training
- Healthy relationships
- Financial literacy
CORE Foundations Informational Meetings
If you are interested in having CORE Foundations as your Developmental Disability Administration service provider, please join us to meet the CORE Foundations team, learn about our program, and have an opportunity to ask questions you may have. Please note that attending an information meeting is mandatory as part of the application process. All applications must be completed in entirety in order to be considered.
Please contact us at MCSCompliance@KennedyKrieger.org, with questions.
Register for CORE Foundations Information Sessions
CORE Foundations offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
CORE Foundations offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
CORE Foundations offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
CORE Foundations offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.