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Serving the Bay Area Since 2017

Real Support.
Real Independence.

We bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Dedicated Independent Living Skills (ILS) for adults in the Bay Area.

For Families & ClientsBuild a Life, Not a Program
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Community Enrichment Services
Our Story

Built on the belief that everyone deserves a seat at the table.

We started Community Enrichment Services in 2017 because we saw a gap. Too many agencies felt clinical, distant, or overly bureaucratic. We wanted to create a place that felt like family.

Our goal was simple: to treat every individual with the same dignity and respect we would want for ourselves. Today, we are proud to be a trusted partner for families across the Bay Area, proving that professional care can also be personal.

2017Established
100%Committed
Diverse Community Team
Who We Are

Meet the Director

Shawnese Devereaux

Shawnese Devereaux

Program Director

Drawing from her own experiences as a mother of four, including navigating the unique paths of two adopted children and three children with developmental disabilities, Shawnese brings a deeply empathetic understanding to the realities faced by many of our consumers.

Her extensive background, cultivated over years as an ILS instructor, a resourceful case manager, and a strategic administrator, provides her with invaluable, practical insights. Shawnese stands out through her exceptional talent for building robust professional connections.

The ILS Focus

Instruction.
Support. Growth.

We specialize exclusively in Independent Living Skills (ILS). That means our entire agency is built around helping you live on your own terms.

Housing Support

Finding & Keeping a Home

We assist with apartment hunting, Section 8 applications, and communicating with landlords to ensure you maintain your tenancy.

  • Apartment Search Assistance
  • Housing Authority Paperwork
  • Landlord Communication

Money Management

Financial Confidence

We provide 1:1 training on budgeting, paying bills on time, understanding SSI/SSDI benefits, and safe spending habits.

  • Monthly Budgeting
  • Bill Pay Schedules
  • Understanding Benefits

Social Connection

Real Friends. Not Staff.

Loneliness is the hardest part of moving out. We help you find local clubs, date safely, and build a tribe of people.

  • Social-Sexual Safety
  • Interest-Based Matching
  • Community Integration

Health & Safety

Wellness & Self-Care

Your health is the foundation of your independence. We assist with scheduling medical appointments and meal planning.

  • Doctor Appointment Prep
  • Medication Management Routines
  • Healthy Meal Planning

Travel Training

Navigate with Confidence

Mobility is freedom. We teach you how to use public transportation, read maps, and navigate your community safely and independently.

  • Public Transit Training
  • Route Planning
  • Safety & Awareness
The Workflow

Intake without the Friction

We respect the Case Manager's workload. Our process is designed to be responsive, transparent, and operationally sound from day one.

01

Referral Receipt

Case Managers: Send the packet (Psych, CDER, IPP) securely. We confirm receipt immediately.

02

Rapid Scheduling

We take it from there. We contact the family within 48 hours to schedule the Initial Assessment.

03

Fit Assessment

We conduct a thorough in-person assessment to verify we can meet the ISP goals.

04

The Ready Report

We submit a comprehensive, data-rich Assessment Report with the POS request to minimize back-and-forth.

100%ILS Focused
Title 17Fully Compliant
4+Regional Centers
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Service Areas

Proudly serving Northern California. We are fully vendorized and compliant with Title 17 regulations.

GGRC

Golden Gate Regional Center

San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin

RCEB

Regional Center of the East Bay

Alameda, Contra Costa

SARC

San Andreas Regional Center

Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey

NBRC

North Bay Regional Center

Napa, Solano, Sonoma

Proven Outcomes

Trusted by Professionals.

"This is literally the best annual report I have seen yet. I love that it is color-coded and organized by life areas. Thank you! This really makes writing the IPP so much easier and quicker!"

Case ManagerRegional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)

"I wanted to share that I absolutely loved your referral system. It was very user-friendly, secure, and easy to navigate."

Case ManagerRegional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)

"I'd like to share my appreciation to your team for working with and caring for our mutual client. Your responsiveness and communication when situations arise play a huge part in their well-being!"

Mental Health SpecialistCenter for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)
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Join the Team

Make a Difference.
Build a Career.

We are actively recruiting compassionate, organized, and dedicated ILS Instructors. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive administrative team that actually answers the phone.

"Thank you again for such an engaging and informative orientation. I really appreciated learning more about how you run things at your agency and the expectations for staff."

— Recent ILS Instructor Candidate
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Common Questions

Whether you are a Case Manager needing compliance data or a parent worrying about the future, we prioritize radical transparency.

Specific Scenario?

Our Program Director reviews complex cases personally.

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Yes. We train our instructors to use objective, clinical language focused on measurable outcomes rather than subjective observations. Our digital reporting system ensures you receive clear, actionable data that directly aligns with the consumer's specific IPP goals.
Never. Our instructors log their session notes digitally immediately after each visit. This real-time tracking allows our operations team to monitor all due dates proactively and submit your quarterly and annual progress reports on time, so you can focus on your caseload.
We focus strictly on empowerment, not passive caretaking. Instead of doing chores for your adult child, our instructors actively teach them essential life skills—like budgeting, meal prep, and using public transit—right in their own community to build genuine, long-term independence.
No. Our Independent Living Skills (ILS) are provided entirely out in the community and in natural environments. We believe true independence is built by learning to navigate the real world, so we work with your family member at the local grocery store, the bank, or directly in their own home.
Never. We set you up for success from day one. Before you ever work independently, you will complete a mandatory Paid Training Evaluation where you will learn our core independent living pillars, documentation standards, and safety protocols so you feel completely confident and prepared.
Absolutely. You won't be bogged down by outdated paper charts or left to figure things out on your own. We provide a user-friendly mobile app for quick session logging and highly responsive management support, ensuring you never feel isolated while out in the community.
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Streamlined Intake. To ensure Title 17 compliance and strict privacy, we process all referrals through our encrypted Encyro portal.

Families & General

Finding the right fit matters. Whether you are exploring ILS for the first time or looking for a team that truly cares, we'd love to hear your story.

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  • Current IPP
  • CDER
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Face Sheet / Contact Info
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