We help adults with IDD find their place in the community

Because everybody deserves the opportunity for whole person growth in a supportive environment

We help adults with IDD find their place in the community

Because everybody deserves the opportunity for whole person growth in a supportive environment

Adults with IDD eventually age out of the school system, and the associated resources available

As they get older, these adults and their families are sometimes left without support, and often aren't given the chance to fully focus on themselves and bettering their lives in the face of this isolation. Due to this, many adults with IDD and their families find themselves in a similar situation like the following:

Lack of time to rest and relax
An overwhelming amount of time isolated at home
An absence of a surrounding support network
Without a community of like-minded peers

We work together with each participant and each family as they take new and important steps forward

Behind each individual is an entire family, and MORE's programs are designed with this specific "Whole Person and Whole Family" focus in mind. We will work side by side each adult in their self development and support thee surrounding family in their journey as well. Through our innovative programs, mentoring opportunities and supportive community MORE's hope is to provide well-rounded self development and growth for all high functioning adults regardless of the diagnosis, at no cost to the participant or their family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to our Development and Programs Director, sarah.bamber@morecsd.org, if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What kind of organization is MORE Community?

MORE Community is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit!

How much do the programs cost?

All MORE Community programs are provided at NO COST to participants and their families.

Do the programs run year round?

MORE Community Programs run similarly to the school-year calendar, running most of the year with a one-month break during July, a one-week Thanksgiving Break, a two-week Winter Break in December, and a one-week Spring Break in March. Additionally, programs may not run on public holidays. Please visit our calendar page for specific dates.

Does a parent/caregiver need to remain with a participant during the program?

Parent/caregivers have the option to stay and join our program activities, or can leave throughout the day if they would like and return at pick-up time.

What is the best way to communicate with MORE Community staff?

If needed, reaching out to MORE Community staff members through their specific emails (sarah.bamber@morecsd.org, bertha.gomez@morecsd.org, janetwantuch@gmail.com, kimberlymoronko@gmail.com) or by texting the MORE phone number, (281) 915-6673.

What if a participant has a strict/special diet?

Many of our participants and staff members adhere to special dietary requirements, and we make a conscious effort to ensure everyone can be their healthiest self. We do not allow the sharing of food, and encourage respect in an open dialogue about everybody's unique dietary needs.

How do we handle situations involving a participant's behavior?

We understand that some participants may exhibit certain behaviors, and discuss this with their parents/caregivers during the on-boarding process. In situations like these, we have a specially designed 'Calming Center' at our location as an area for a participants to step away if they feel too overwhelmed by strong emotions.

How involved can a parent/caregiver be?

A parent/caregiver may be as involved as they would like to! They can act as a volunteer and assist in our STRIVE program, or participate in our caregiver program, the VILLAGE program (launching soon!). Please refer to the Get Involved Tab.

Moronko Family Testimonial

Our son, Jacob, has Autism, and as we have previously experienced, finding quality programs for special needs adults is difficult, and sometimes next to impossible.

MORE Community is loving, caring and patient, and they teach the skills needed for our adults to improve on social and behavioral aspects, while also allowing them to continue learning. MORE wants to help our special needs adults navigate through life with confidence.

Along with this, MORE Community has benefited our whole family by allowing us to be fully involved, in every step of the process. MORE has given us hope and has made us more optimistic, even when facing a struggle. We are so very thankful for MORE Community and excited for our son and his future.

MORE is a prayer answered for us.

Sincerely,

The Moronko Family

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We help adults with IDD find their place in the community

We help adults with IDD find their place in the community

Adults with IDD eventually age out of the school system, and the associated resources available

M.O.R.E = Mentoring. Opportunities. Relationships. Experiences.

We work together with each participant and each family as they take new and important steps forward

Programs We Offer in Fort Bend, Texas

The STRIVE Program

The VILLAGE Program

The VILLAGE Program

The VILLAGE Program

The VILLAGE Program

The VILLAGE Program

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Moronko Family Testimonial