In the 2007-2011 Michigan Developmental Disabilities State Plan, the state estimates that 1.8 percent of Michigan's 10,120,860 citizens have development disabilities. That's 182,175 individuals. Click on the following link to get the federal and state of Michigan definition of a developmental disability as criteria for service eligibility from the state mental health system.

Yet, a limited number of residences for developmentally disabled adults exist. As longevity increases in our society, the needs of a growing population of developmentally disabled adults far exceed the resources available-and those available tend to be secular in nature.

Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan offers a Christian alternative-a lifestyle grounded on biblically based Christian values and standards.

Click here to read the State of Michigan 5 Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2007 - 2011.