What makes The Garden Foundation different? With our small class sizes and personalized approach, we are enhancing the quality of life for those we serve by tailoring experiences to their unique needs.
We provide daily classes with opportunities for continued growth and development with elements of recreation, friendship and FUN!
- The Garden Foundation’s GROW Program serves clients of every ability level with the support they need to flourish and thrive.
- We welcome verbal and nonverbal alike, those who are highly independent alongside those who might need a little extra help.
- At The Garden Foundation, we ensure that every person is empowered to reach their fullest potential.
- We are fully inclusive and have same age peers working and learning alongside our clients to provide a positive and enriching experience
- We have smaller class sizes and ratios to ensure that each individual gets the 1:1 attention they need to thrive and progress on their individualized goals
- Our community coaching allows for adults to have more fulfilling life experiences
Here are a few of the things that make our GROW Program so special:
- Staci Mccarthy
"My 24-year-old daughter with special needs has participated in many programs through the years, but the Garden Foundation is the only one that checks all the boxes. Not only do they help her with skills needed in the workplace, but they also focus on her emotional well-being."
- chrissy costanza
"I cannot tell you enough how wonderful it was the last two days picking Joey up and seeing/hearing how productive of a day he had! It truly made my heart smile. The Garden Foundation is such a fantastic organization and I am so proud to say Joey is now a part of it! "
- Molly Limbaugh
"Aaron has learned a lot from his 4 years at the garden foundation. He’s learned how to do laundry, how to cook, how to follow a deadline, how to work with a team, etc. the garden foundation has helped my brother in so many ways and I’m so grateful that he is been able to meet so many amazing people and grow so much in his short time there "
- Jennifer S.
"TGF provides a personalized approach to each individual, which allows clients to succeed and grow at their own pace. Because of the individualized attention and specialized support, my son has been able to grow socially and gain the confidence he would have not been able to achieve in other settings."
Daily Classes Include
Life skills
vocational training
Social Skills
grooming
health & hygiene
cooking skills
computer skills
scheduling appts.
laundry
+ MORE
self advocacy friendships and relationships
handling conflict
coping skills
+ MORE
customer service
resume building
interview preparation
job exploration
money handling
+ MORE
Creative
expression
theater
cooking
piano & Guitar lessons
art Classes
journaling & Writing
engineering
Sign Language
+ MORE
Health & Wellness
Tae Kwon Do
Yoga
Zumba
Hip Hip
Fitness
+ MORE
From these seeds, we see greater self-confidence, new developmental milestones, and richer, fuller lives.
inspire independence & cultivate growth
We’re planting seeds that
As a part of the GROW Program, clients can receive a community coach who will work with the client and family to develop personalized plans that align with individual goals, to encourage well-rounded and integrated experiences out in the community. Goals may look different for each person and may span from fulfillment based (going to the library to check out books, meeting friends for coffee, ordering independently and tipping the correct amount) and/or skill based (job exploration within an area or business of interest, practice in getting their hair cut, learning to grocery shop and pack their own lunch).
Goals are personalized to each person and a coach is there to mentor, and support the person in fulfilling these lessons and experiences that ultimately lead to a more fulfilling and independent life.
Beyond daily classes, The GROW Program also encourages and facilitates community engagement to set individuals up for success in life outside of class!
Community Coaching
Community Coaching may include:
Training for a 5k marathon
Going on a hike
Shopping Utilizing a budget
Completing all steps of a hair appt.
Preform poerty on stage
train as a barista
volunteer & play games at a home
AND SO MUCH MORE!
"We were so fortunate to find The Garden Foundation! When we got the call to do the interview and see if the program would meet our daughter Kiana’s needs, we were welcomed with such warm, heartfelt people that I almost thought “pinch me”.
- The Wagner Family
"TGF offers an environment where my son can be himself and establish social relationships and confidence he would not experience in typical non-inclusive settings. I don't know where we would be without Taylor Gardner and the wonderful caring staff"
- JENNIFER SAMUEL
"The Garden Foundation has been the biggest blessing in our family’s life."
"My son, Aaron who is 19 and has autism has attended the Garden Foundation for the past 5 years. Aaron has developed friendships, learned to play the guitar, obtained his health card for Dig it! Coffee Co, participated in community service projects, and so much more. He truly has found his place."
- SARA LIMBAUGH
Your program is amazing!! Thank you for having a program for our kids to feel like they belong. A place to go to feel accepted and safe. We hope one day you'll have a program for Hawaii!!
- lotus seamster
Macy has always been just fine on her own, but she has learned that life is much more fun with friends. Taylor and the amazing staff are aware this was our priority for Macy joining TGF. She has come full circle with their guidance and has made many friends.
- Teresa casper
"Colin thinks of TGF as his home away from home."
" It's a place he can be himself, feel supported and grow into the person he wants to become. The caring staff personalizes each experience for every client. My son gets to experience typical life experiences within a supportive and inclusive environment. Until attending TGF, my son had no interest in social friendships. After 3-years, Colin has become socially confident as he receives continued support from his peers."
- JENNIFER SAMUEL
Are you able to attend a 1 hour class but not stay all day?... Want to pick and choose which classes to come to?... Try our Drop In Classes! Below is our full list of classes for the WHOLE month! Check out our class list and BOOK a class with us today!
Want to try a class at The Garden Foundation but now sure how?
Serving Kindness, Coffee, & inclusion!
Stop by our sister store
Dig It! Coffee Co.
Come say hi!
1300 S Casino Center Blvd Unit 110, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Dig it! Coffee Co. is a social enterprise coffee company serving the Las Vegas community! Dig it! provides competitive wage job opportunities for adults of ALL abilities while serving some of the best locally roasted coffee in town.
Through collaboration with our sister company, Dig It! Coffee Co., The Garden Foundation provides a one of a kind training opportunity for our clients.
Dig It! University:
Through this partnership, individuals are able to receive hands-on experience within a fully operational coffee shop designed to be a positive and inclusive space for all.
Participants can train at Dig It! Coffee Co., and learn the essential job skills of a barista; such as, customer service, the pos system, money handling, food prep, cafe cleaning, teamwork, building self confidence and more! This program empowers our individuals by equipping and enhancing their job readiness and independence in a supportive and inclusive setting
Frequently Asked Questions
THE GARDEN CENTER'S
Yes, we accept Jobs and Day Training (JDT) funding.
Yes, we do accept private pay. We have tiered pricing that aligns with the needs of your loved one. This will be discussed at your application interview!
Clients that are 18 years and older are eligible for our programs. Unfortunately, individuals that are medically fragile and/or have aggressive behaviors towards themselves or others are not a good fit for our program, as we do not have a nurse on staff, nor does our staff receive restraint training and things of that sort.
What makes us different from other Day Programs is our individualized approach. Each individual has their own IPP (Individualized Program Plan) that families, the client and TGF staff develop. Our program is smaller by design (with smaller ratios 1:1 - 1:3) so that each individual’s needs and goals and are able to be worked on. We have licensed teachers that teach various classes (yoga, dance, theater, fitness, art, music, piano lessons, guitar lessons, etc.) with modifications so each person is appropriately challenged and participating. We are also a fully inclusive program which allows people with a range of abilities to all participate together. This encourages human kindness, strengthened communication, enhancing learning and communication styles and our mission that we are all more alike than we are different. We focus on ABILITIES not DISABILITIES and help everyone reach their FULL potential, whatever that may be.
Our GROW Program hours are Monday - Friday 12:30-4:30pm. Special event times and Community Internship hours vary.
Individuals may choose to come 1 day a week to 5 days a week based on classes they would like to attend and/or family transportation. We ask that individuals attend a minimum of 2 days to enable us to better understand their loved one and work on person centered goals. Half days may be an exception for those who are still in school and choose TGF as an after school program.
It is a month to month contract.
Yes! We offer something called drop in classes. Clients can book a class through our website for $30 and come in to take an hour long class. This gives the clients and staff a chance to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit. Drop in classes are private pay only through our website. Clients are not able to utilize public transportation for these classes due to their unreliable schedules. Classes can range from a cooking class, fitness and sign language, art, life skills and fitness, etc.
No, drop in classes are private pay only through the website.
18 years and older
Here is a list of our classes that help our students to GROW! Each of our classes is taught by trained experts and licensed teachers in their fields.
Dance
Science
Technology
Theater
Tae Kwon Do
Yoga
Gardening
Singing
Fitness
Cooking
Art
AND MORE!
Our GROW program has an educational basis with life-skills and vocational training while continuing to add recreational and social activities through adulthood.
Our Program has licensed teachers that come in and offer the various classes that are geared to encourage growth and expansion for our clients.