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Safety
3 Tips for a Safe & Fun Summer Season
Summer is about spending time outdoors and participating in fun activities with family and friends. The RISE Services, Inc. Arizona team has enjoyed many summers outdoors with individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), elderly members, and direct support professionals (DSP). In addition to training your staff in CPR and first aid and following […]
Arizona Foster Care
4 Impactful Reasons to Consider Becoming a Foster Parent
During National Foster Care Month, RISE Services, Inc. Arizona would like to take some time to share our love and appreciation for our foster parents. We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to helping families in need and choosing to make a significant impact on the children and youth who enter their homes. Suppose […]
Opportunity Centers
The Impact of RISE Opportunity Centers on Adults with I/DD
With years of experience and a passion for supporting adults of all levels of disabilities, RISE Services, Inc. Arizona supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through our Opportunity Centers. This program teaches participants various skills that can help them maintain employment, build friendships, pursue personal hobbies, and more. While these skills are important, […]
Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit
Take Advantage of the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit
April 15 is swiftly approaching, and if you have not filed your state and federal taxes, it is certainly time to do so. Individuals who have donated to RISE Services, Inc. Arizona Family Services can apply for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit with their state income tax. This tax credit is a simple and […]
Opportunity Centers
Opportunity Centers – Looking at the Year Ahead
RISE Services, Inc. Arizona supports individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with our creative services and personalized programs. One of those programs, our Opportunity Centers, offers adults with I/DD the chance to connect with peers facing similar life circumstances. Here, they not only share experiences but also acquire essential life skills, empowering them […]
Careers
What It’s Like to Be a Direct Support Professional with RISE
If you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with RISE Services, Inc. Arizona, now is a great time to find out. DSPs do more than care for and support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Their job requires commitment, flexibility, and creativity. Discover what […]
Tips
4 Tips for Including Individuals with I/DD in Holiday Celebrations
While the holidays are known for being a joyous and celebratory time of year, they can be challenging for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Whether you have years of experience navigating holidays with family members or this is a new adventure for you and your family, you can help make the […]
Arizona Foster Care
4 Steps to Create a Special Christmas for Foster Children
Foster parents do all they can to provide their foster children with a loving and secure home. This includes making holidays, such as Christmas, as special for them as possible. It’s difficult for them to be away from their biological families, even if their home environment is not as it should be. One exciting way […]
Careers
Three Ways to Prepare for a Job Interview with RISE
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Would you like to be part of a growing team that promotes from within? If so, we encourage you to apply at RISE Services, Inc. Arizona. We offer advancement opportunities, professional development classes, and exceptional benefits, such as paid holidays, […]
Direct Support Professionals
Celebrate & Learn About Our Caring Direct Support Professionals
Each September, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are honored nationwide during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and the RISE Services, Inc. Arizona team wants to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the compassionate DSPs we are fortunate to work with. You may be unfamiliar with the daily responsibilities of a DSP and wonder why those […]