Agency Details:

TARC, Inc.

Mission: Enhancing the lives of people with developmental and related disabilities and their families with service, support, advocacy, and community involvement.
Vision: Our vision is to transform TARC into an exceptional organization driven by the needs of the individuals and families we serve. We will partner with others to ensure the delivery of supports and services to make a positive impact on the life of each person touched by our efforts.

Description:
TARC, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our Children's Services program serves children birth to age 3 and provides special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language therapy services through integrated services in the community. Our Adult Services program provides Day Services, Production Work, Supported Employment and Senior Services.

History:
TARC, Inc. was founded in February, 1954, by a group of parents seeking services for their children with mental retardation. From those humble beginnings, TARC, Inc. has grown into a corporation serving over 1,005 persons with developmental disabilities in Shawnee County. TARC, Inc. currently has 148 staff and two locations: Our main office at 2701 S. W. Randolph Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66611 and a satellite office at 1800 S. W. 42nd Street, Topeka, Kansas 66609.

Contact person: Debbie Baumgartner, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (785) 232-3770

Address:

2701 S. W. Randolph Avenue Topeka, KS 66611-1599 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.tarcinc.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 21st & Randolph, 10 min. minute walk

Last updated on March 2, 2009