Community Living Alternatives, Corp. (CLA) is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit corporation operating exclusively in Northern Virginia since 1987. We provide 24-hour residential, day support, and in home support services to adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, epilepsy, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and speech, hearing or sight impairments.

CLA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities through community-based personalized supports.

We challenge assumptions and expand the boundaries of what is possible through the following values:

·Involving individuals and families in the design, operation and monitoring of services
·Recruiting, training and developing caring staff
·Tirelessly advocating for person-centered services
·Fostering the development of functional life skills
·Maintaining family-sized homes in the individual's own community
·Fostering the development of relationships with other community members
·Striving for continuous improvement.