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Provider experience: Lorrie W. Stokes has worked in the childcare field providing care for children, as well as being a foster parent for over 24 years. In this field, she has worked with children with intellectual disabilities.

Specialized training: Lorrie holds Associate Degrees in Human Services, Business Management, and Early Childhood Education. She has training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Medications, and more.

A little about the provider: Lorrie lives in her home with her goddaughter

Other people living in the home: One (1) other person is currently being served at this location. He is a 21-year-old male who is quiet and enjoys playing video games.

Modifications: The home is equipped for two clients, each client having their own bedroom, private space, and other rooms in the home that are designed for leisure and privacy.

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Provider experience: Myra, Matthias, and Hugh Lane have a plethora of knowledge that includes years of experience in providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have work experience, training, and personal experience.

Specialized training: Myra holds a degree in Human Relations which encompasses two disciplines, Psychology and Sociology, and provided support at facilities and homes. Matthias currently works at a facility that serves youth with various challenges.

A little about the provider: Located in the town of Culpeper, their home is located within walking distance from downtown, Yowell Meadow Park and Lake Pellham. The Lanes love to travel near and far. They love visiting their family in South Carolina, North Carolina, and their son, Michael Allen, who is in the United States army. They anticipate the moment when they can welcome a new member into our home where respect and dignity are a way of life.

Other people living in the home: There are currently no other individuals being served in the home.

Modifications: No modifications— three-level home with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

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A little about the provider: The provider and her two daughters are looking to welcome a person into their home and family.

Other people living in the home: There are currently no other individuals being served in the home.

Modifications: No modifications.

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Provider experience: The provider has worked with intellectually disabled individuals in a group home setting as a direct care worker and a facility manager.  

Specialized training: The provider is a Licensed Practical Nurse that has specialized in skilled nursing care, rehabilitation treatment, home health, and hospice care.  

A little about the provider: She lives in the home with her husband and her 14-year-old son. They enjoy going to the movies, eating out, attending musical theatre shows, and Washington Commander football games. 

Other people living in the home: There are currently no other individuals being served in the home.

Modifications: No modifications— the home has provisions for two clients. They will have their own bedroom and private bathroom. The bedroom can be personalized for the client's needs.

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Provider experience: The provider has 16 years of experience working with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and eight years of experience working with adults with mental health diagnoses. 

Specialized training: Holds a paraprofessional certificate in mental health.

A little about the provider: The provider works for a local agency providing one-on-one mental health counseling.

Other people living in the home: There are currently no other individuals being served in the home.

Modifications: No modifications— the home can be made wheelchair accessible.

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Provider experience: The provider has more than a year and a half of working with I/DD.

Specialized training: Completed I/DD training and currently working with individuals with memory impairments.

A little about the provider: The provider enjoys going out to eat, cooking at home, and going for walks.

Other people living in the home: There are currently no other individuals being served in the home.

Modifications: Some durable medical equipment is available in the bathroom.

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Provider experience: The provider and her husband have four years of in-home experience. They also have worked as a one-on-one guide to aid with community growth for individuals. They were foster parents to over 25 children, several with intellectual disabilities, and raised four of their own children.

Specialized training: The provider's husband holds a Bachelor's Degree in education, and both the provider and huer husband have training in CPR/First Aid, Safet Care, and more.

A little about the provider: The provider lives with her husband and their 16-year-old daughter. They attend church each week. Their provider and her family enjoy traveling to visit family and visiting new places. The family loves going on cruises as well as bringing all who live in the home along with them on many of these trips. The family owns three dogs and a cat. They are working on a coop to raise chickens. They live near a farm and can walk there to visit the animals.

Other people living in the home: A 34-year-old female resides in the home. She enjoys playing games and surfing the web on her tablet. She has traveled with the family on multiple cruises and beach trips.

Modifications:  The home is a unique one-level in a remodeled gas station turned into a four-bedroom home. It has no steps and a very minor transition entering the home.  

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The Blue Topaz home is a newly renovated five-bedroom, co-ed group home located in the heart of Fairfax. This home is minutes from shopping, restaurants, and other attractions. Equipped with two accessible bathrooms and a wheelchair ramp, this home is set up to serve residents with mobility needs. Tours are being held weekly,and rooms are still available. Please contact Luke Lemon if you are interested in touring the home by emailing llemon@enCircleAll.org.