Short Term

• Identify common issues and concerns
• Create parent power through knowledge, vision, and action
• Provide a forum for networking ideas and sharing talents
• Look at successful models in order to make informed choices
• Identify a philosophy of work and daily activities
• Identify and develop resources: educational, community, cultural, geographical, funding, and legislative
• Describe a setting for an inclusive, integrated community-based lifestyle — location, structure, landscape, facilities, amenities
• Develop a strategic plan that addresses: vision, geography, finances, organization, people, activities 
• Form a liaison with an established providers, such as Camphill and L'Arche, who would partner with us to achieve our vision

Long Term

• Develop a model for an integrated training and family-oriented residential community that provides a safe and stable lifestyle
• Develop a variety of purposeful work experiences within the context of daily living
• Provide work opportunities that contribute to the support of the community
• Identify and attract highly trained and dedicated workers and volunteers. These include caregivers, artisans, educators, business professionals, etc.