Rainbow Acres

Rainbow Acres is a nonprofit residential Christian community that empowers persons with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose. We provide exceptional housing, life-enriching programs, and loving, holistic healthcare in a safe, vibrant, inclusive ranch-style community. We work with each resident, Rancher, and their family to learn their needs and develop a living/health plan that best fits their preferences.

Rainbow Acres is a residential community with a wide range of programs for developmentally disabled adults. These programs serve residents (called "Ranchers") who hail from more than 23 U.S. states and represent all types of faith backgrounds. Located in Arizona's scenic Verde Valley, Rainbow Acres serves adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities that may commonly include Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, and Developmental Delay from various causes including Seizure Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and ADHD. Ranchers range from 18 years of age to well into their 80s.

Core programs address the immediate and long-term needs of the Ranchers in vital developmental areas: cognitive, vocational, physical/health, spiritual, and social. Our professional educators and staff members are passionate about helping Ranchers develop to their full potential, and are experienced in successfully teaching individuals across a wide range of ability and learning styles. Our goal is to strengthen and enhance the cognitive abilities of each Rancher and to help them gain confidence in their abilities.

At Rainbow Acres, everything is centered on the Ranchers as they experience:
- Opportunities for personal growth
- Freedom of choice
- A sense of independence with the security of professional and compassionate care
- Empowerment to achieve personal goals
- Friends who accept them unconditionally
- Paths to discover their purpose in life
- A safe home full of inspiring programs, joyous exploration, and endless encouragement

Rainbow Acres addresses our society's growing need for residential communities that provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where adults with developmental disabilities can lead satisfying lives and achieve their fullest potential. Each year, thousands of families across the U.S. grapple with helping a loved one with developmental disabilities make living decisions as they enter adulthood and want more independence and opportunities for personal growth.

Nationwide, residential programs that serve developmentally disabled adults are increasingly strained as the need has increased due to the rise in Autism and other factors - and as those with disabilities live longer. Many states have closed group homes and halted vocational training for the developmentally disabled. Rainbow Acres helps to address this issue by providing a thriving residential community that continues to grow and flourish in response to the needs and desires of its residents.