Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much impact have you had on the community so far?

A: In terms of clients served, we have grown from three full-time clients to 29 clients, both full- and part-time. We see our positive impact on the community going far beyond the clients we serve, however. It extends to:

the family members of all the clients we serve, providing them respite and support
the community members who purchase goods from us at the farmers’ markets
the customers who buy our cookies at Issaquah Coffee Company
our volunteers and staff members; and
families of potential clients who now can see an opportunity for their loved one.

Q: How is Tavon Center any different than a sheltered workshop?

A: Sheltered workshops usually don’t provide a variety of vocational activities and have no community involvement. Tavon Center is designed to match activities to individual capabilities and has deep roots in the community.

Q: How is my money going to be spent?

A: 100% of donations go directly to Tavon Center’s operations. To provide this high-quality program costs $35 per hour per client. To make it affordable for families, we charge only $15 per hour per client. Fundraising and donations like yours make up the gap.

Q: How is the program funded?

A: Tavon is a private-pay program. We have a respite contract with the Department of Developmental Disabilities, and a collaboration with Special Care Agency, so families can use Medicaid Personal Care Dollars to pay for time spent at Tavon. Fundraising, grants, and donations provide at least half of our funding each year. 100% of donations go directly to Tavon Center’s operations. To provide this high-quality program costs $35 per hour per client. To make it affordable for families, we charge only $15 per hour per client. Fundraising and donations make up the gap.

Q: Who does Tavon Center serve?

A: We serve adults (18 and over) with disabilities, who would benefit from continued, structured vocational assistance. We focus on people for whom employment opportunities are limited.

Q: What is the staffing ratio?

A: Our staff to participant ratio is 2:1. We cannot serve clients who need total 1:1 assistance at Tavon.