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Who We Are
About California Community Opportunities


At California Community Opportunities (CCO), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, self-directed life filled with purpose, belonging, and possibility.

Since 2005, we have been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through innovative residential and day services that focus on learning, growth, community involvement, and independence.

As a nonprofit organization, our mission extends beyond providing support. We create opportunities for individuals to build skills, develop relationships, make choices, contribute to their communities, and achieve their personal goals.

Because every person deserves more than care, they deserve a place to belong.
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MISSION:

Renewing lives and strengthening abilities of adults with disabilities through authentic teaching

VISION:

A purposeful life for all

CCO is committed to the following core values:
 
  • Using the least restrictive, age appropriate strategies consistent with the developmental needs and objectives of persons served;
  • Utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families;
  • Using person-first language and actions and protecting the rights of persons who have disabilities;
  • Encouraging and providing opportunities for strengthening and developing relationships between persons served and family, support staff, friends, coworkers, roommates, and other members of their community;
  • Striving to meet the highest standards in our provision of services;
  • Using the community and naturally-occurring opportunities as primary resources for teaching people and promoting acceptance of persons served within the community;
  • Increasing the quality of life of each person served so they achieve greater independence and continuous movement toward their most preferred lifestyle;
  • Person-centered planning and services, and assuring that persons served by CCO have the option of making informed choices in all aspects of their lives.

Board of Directors



Lorna Drope, President
Attorney, Founder of Special Needs Law Group

Sarah Gordon, Secretary
Community Volunteer, US Army Veteran

Mark Katz
Founder, CM Property Management

Gregory Leando
PBO District Manager, Preferred Banking Offices, First Republic Bank

Charnise Mothershed
Vice President, Trust Advisors and Lead Fiduciary Specialist, Wells Fargo

Karen Stromfeld
Teacher, Chef, CCO Parent
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Whether you are looking for services, seeking a referral option, exploring a career in human services, or looking for a meaningful way to support our mission, we invite you to connect with us.

Together, we can create opportunities, strengthen communities, and help individuals live lives filled with purpose, dignity, belonging, and possibility.
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