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Our Mission

DPCS has defined our purpose, philosophy and our agency’s values through our Mission & Vision statement. This is what we use to weigh the success of our organization.

The mission of Douglas Private Care Services (DPCS) is to make a positive difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, primarily through education, training, and support services. (DPCS) wants to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they develop into confident and independent individuals.

Who We Are

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Founded in 2002, Douglas Services LLC was established in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to address the need for individuals with developmental disabilities to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We are committed to supporting these individuals in making their own decisions, understanding their rights and responsibilities, and living lives full of dignity and respect. Over the years, our dedication has only grown stronger as we continue to motivate, support, and encourage the wonderful individuals we serve.

Operating under the name Douglas Private Care Services (DPCS), we have been proudly serving participants in the Metro Atlanta area since 2002. We offer services including Respite Care, Community Living Support, Community Access Group, and Individual Services. These services are provided through a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the State of Georgia Department of Human Resources-Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

As such, we work within the system of services provided by the State of Georgia to:

  • Provide intake and assessment services that are timely, person-centered, and culturally appropriate
  • Assist people with developmental disabilities and their families to plan for and access appropriate and desired services and supports
  • Assist people with developmental disabilities and their families to develop natural supports as appropriate alternatives to system-funded services
  • Monitor the health, safety, and quality of support provided to people with developmental disabilities
  • Protect the rights of people with developmental disabilities

DPCS is able to provide services to individuals with either the New Options Waiver (NOW) or the Comprehensive Waiver Program (COMP).

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Company Vision

We believe that individuals with developmental disabilities can learn and be successful. We believe that our positive staff members are good role models who provide a variety of strategies to ensure our participants’ success. We believe that every Participant deserves a safe, supportive environment and guidance in order to develop skills. We believe all of our potential Participants, and current Participants, inherently want to do well and we must share the responsibility for helping them reach their potential.

In order to assist our Participants, our program places a high value on the Individualized Service Plan (ISP), the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS), and the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST). (DPCS) Case Managers and Direct Support Staff must share the responsibility of working with the Participant’s team.