The Proclaiming Our Potential, or "P.O.P.", Day Program offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a safe and caring place to connect with peers and expand their skill set so they may live more independent and full lives. Our staff is dedicated to providing a positive environment where clients are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The P.O.P. program includes meaningful interactive lessons that focus on the following key areas; General Education Retention, Social Skills, Independent Living Skills (cleaning, cooking, hygiene, shopping, personal finance, and transportation), Communication Skills (team building lessons, teamwork exercises), Fine Arts (performance, culinary, and therapeutic), and Civic Engagement (educational activities, neighborhood beautification, community service, self-advocacy).
Physical Attendance: The P.O.P. Program is offered to qualified individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 18 years old and over Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
P.O.P. Program runs all year with holiday breaks similar to our public-school schedule.
Tuition (fee for service) is $700.00/month or $40.00/day
The scholarship may be an option based on household income (see the application for more information)
Virtual Attendance: P.O.P. Virtual Program is offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 16 years old and up Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am- 2:00 pm sessions with a break from 12-2 pm
P.O.P. Virtual Program runs from August through June and will break for July.
Tuition (fee for service) is $350.00/month or $25.00/day (does not include culinary or art supplies)
The scholarship may be an option based on household income (see the application for more information)
Transportation: We are unable to offer transportation for clients at this time.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please click the 'Application' icon at the top of this page and fill out the application. You can email the application to; president@circleoffriendsministry.org or bring it to the office for review. If you have any questions regarding the information on this page please contact the office during regular business hours at (863) 679-2507. If you need a notary please inform the staff that you will need assistance with notarizing documents when dropping off the application. We are happy to provide this service free of charge. Proper identification, such as photo ID, will be required for all notary services.