Our Story
Cascade was developed in 2016 upon recognition of a gap in services for disabled individuals 18-21 years of age seeking job training and assistance with independent living skills. Since our founding, Cascade’s offerings have expanded to include High School Transition Services, Community Engagement Programs, Community Rehabilitation Programs, Individualized Supported Employment and Community Inclusion Services.
We value inclusion and diversity, and are guided by a strong passion to help those with disabilities achieve and maintain a meaningful and dynamic presence in their communities, living, working and thriving alongside their counterparts.
2016
Cascade is awarded our first contract as the provider for an off-site High School Transition program and soon thereafter secured an additional contract with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to provide Community Engagement services.
2017
Cascade is awarded a contract with the Washington State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) as a Community Rehabilitation Program, allowing us to provide Vocational Assessments and Job Retention services.
2018
Cascade is awarded a contract with Jefferson County Public Health to provide Individualized Supported Employment and Community Inclusion services.
2019
Our organization receives a 3-Year CARF Accreditation.
Our Community Engagement and Supported Employment programs serve a combined total of 60 Jefferson County residents. We also developed nine new paid positions within Jefferson County for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2020
Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, Cascade quickly pivoted our services to reach our clients virtually, helping to provide the technology needed to partake in virtual services and creating jobs for our clients within the Essential Worker sector.
2021
Cascade is awarded the following new contracts, enhancing our services:
- Foundational Community Supports
- Respite in Community Settings (RICS)
- Job Foundations Pilot Program
All Cascade staff became members of the local Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary.
We became a Certified Woman Owned Business through the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
2022
Cascade is awarded the Group Supported Employment program at the Jefferson County Transfer Station.
Cascade is awarded the Pre-ETS contract.
2023
Our organization receives a new 3-Year CARF Accreditation.
We implemented the Pre-ETS program.
“Cascade brings an international standard of excellence and professionalism to social services in the state of Washington. The Cascade team is an exceptional group of individuals, devoted to the well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of society.”
– Liz Barnes, Cascade Community Guide
Our Community Impact
Paid Jobs
Created in Jefferson County for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Join Our Team
Interested in joining our team as a Supported Employment or Community Engagement Specialist? Use the link below to search for current openings.
Additional Resources
Client & Organization Feedback
Reference the links below for downloadable feedback forms. Please deliver completed forms to: taylor@casconnections.org
Cascade Policies
This document describes the policies used to manage and control the actions and assets of Cascade Community Connections. Policies are divided into three sections:
Person’s Served: Those policies affecting and directing Cascade’s service delivery recipients.
Cascade Staff : Those policies affecting and directing all Cascade employees and contractors,
General: Those policies affecting both Person’s Served and Cascade Staff
All policies are reviewed, at a minimum, annually.
