welcome to crsa

What We Do

• We advocate for improvements to Washington State’s DD service delivery system through our lobbying and grassroots efforts.
• We participate in the planning for the future of residential services through representation on statewide committees and task forces.
• We provide multiple avenues through which members can share resources and information.
• We advocate for providers throughout the state on legislative, contractual and regulatory issues. We represent our membership in contract and regulatory (WAC) negotiations with the Department of Social and Health Services.
• We identify and problem-solve issues that affect residential care providers and their clients.
• We promote professional staff development through training and educational activities
• We inform and educate legislators regarding issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities and the residential providers who support them
• We facilitate communication between members, other residential programs, and related organizations
• We encourage innovation, creativity, and positive changes in the field of developmental disabilities

more information:

CRSA Chair
Mary Margaret Cornish
206.972.6678
mm@community-living.org

Legislative Advocacy
CaraLee Cook
206.714.3104
caralee@banchero.org

Contracts
Roger Krebs
509.328.2740
rkrebs@slstart.com

Robbin Naylor
360.733.0214
robbin@accessliving.net

Membership
Merry Watson
206.286.9002, ext. 101
mjwatson@rescare.com

Training and Education
Cheri Keefe
509.966.1998
corporate@community-living.org

Scott Livengood
206.284.9130
livengood@alphasls.com

in the news

Save the Date!
Valued Lives 2008
Sept. 24th-26th
Yakima Convention Center, Yakima WA.

Contact corporate@community-living.org or visit www.valuedlives.com for more information.

We are looking for presenters!
Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Mary Reller from Residential Resources for being awarded CRSA's 1st Annual "Outstanding Direct Support Professional Award" and congratulations to Deirdre Farrision from Walsh and Associates for being awarded CRSA's 1st Annual "Emerging Leader Award" at this year's Valued Lives Conference.    read more

Community Residential Services Providers who serve people with developmental disabilities are unable to pay sufficient wage rates to their valuable direct services staff because of inadequate reimbursement rates from the State. (read more)

shared values

Cooperation
We work together in a cooperative spirit to achieve common goals. We honor and encourage all opinions, but strive to move forward with a common voice.

Advocacy
We recognize that the ultimate interests we represent are those of the individuals we support.

Respect
We hold each other in high regard and treat each other with respect.

Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say. We are trusted because we are trustworthy.

Reliability
We present reliable, well researched, and accurate information.

Teamwork
We genuinely care for and support those with whom we work shoulder to shoulder. “One for all and all for one.”

Fun
We are passionate about what we do and we have fun doing it.