About Us

Community Options for Children and Families Society (Community Options) is a non-profit organization that provides support to families who have a member with a developmental disability. Community Options was formed by a group of committed parents and supportive professionals in 1988. While the organization has grown since its inception, we strive to maintain the original vision of creating an inclusive community.

We provide a broad spectrum of high quality and highly accessible community based services for people with developmental disabilities and their families, including self-advocates, parents and siblings. Our services include Respite Care, Home Sharing, Host Agency and Family Support. Core funding for our services comes from the United Way of Greater Victoria, Community Gaming Grants, C-FAX, Community Living British Columbia, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the generous support of many other businesses and individuals. Community Options has been fully accredited by CARF International since 2006. Our Board of Directors is comprised of parents and interested community members. 

Who We Are:

We are parents, brothers, sisters, caregivers, children and adults with developmental disabilities and other members of our community. We believe in building healthy, whole communities, providing options in making decisions, inclusion and integration of all people, creative and innovative support, weaving together partnerships, accessible community support and resources, and the importance of families.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide quality support services and information to people with disabilities and their families, within our community.

Our Values:

We:

  • believe that every person is entitled to be fully involved in his or her community.
  • believe that each person has the right and is best able to decide what specific resources he or she requires and how those requirements are met.
  • believe in the importance of families.
  • are guided by each person's abilities and dreams.
  • acknowledge and respect each person's right to dignity and choice.
  • believe that sharing activities and information brings people together.