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Barron County Developmental Services Inc.​

Supporting choice and opportunity for more than 40 years.

Mission

The mission of BCDSI is to provide person-centered services ​to adults with special needs ​so that they are able to ​live their ​lives to the fullest.

Testimonial

The Day Services program at BCDSI offers a diverse range of opportunities with support and guidance to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all of its consumers. It provides a structured, yet flexible environment focusing on life skills.

Staff give individual attention, capitalizing on strengths as well as identifying and developing instructional strategies to increase other skill areas. This is done through respectful interaction that allows each individual to achieve a sense of personal success.
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I am pleased to see the progressive and innovative approach BCDSI provides. Thank you for your dedication and strong commitment to provide quality services." ​
Betsy Phillips, ASL Interpreter

History

In the Spring of 1967, the Barron County Association for Retarded Children saw a need for services that did not exist within the County. They established the Barron County Day Care Services Board, ​and hired Olga Hamack as the first Director.

The program started at Faith Lutheran Church in Cameron, WI and soon expanded into the surrounding communities of Rice Lake, Cumberland, Turtle Lake and Chetek. In 1969 all programs combined and moved into the Barron County Center School. Activities were structured to develop social, recreational and basic learning skills. 

In 1974, the program incorporated as ​Barron County Developmental Disabilities Services (BCDDS). Over the next 30 years, many partnerships were built including:
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Department of Transportation
Chetek/New Auburn Rest Area facilities and
Cameron/Weyerhaeuser wayside
Barron County Waste to Energy Recycling - sorting materials
Wright Products, Artisam, Sanmina -SCI, 
and Parker Hannifin Corporation
 - assembly and packaging
The Knot Shop - ​hand-crafted wood products

In December 2014, with approval from Bishop Peter Christinsen, the organization became the fifth Community Rehabilitation Program to affiliate with the Catholic Charities Bureau of Superior (CCB). The new Corporation transitioned in name to ​Barron County Developmental Services Inc. (BCDSI). 

Joe Wacek was appointed as the Director.
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Today we will...

​Continue to find strength in every person,
opportunity around every corner,
and compassion for everyone.
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Address: 175 N. Lake Street, 
​Barron, WI 54812
Phone: (715) 537-5341
Fax: (715) 537-5608
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