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Our Mission

To provide services, support, advocacy, education, career development, and employment for the unsheltered, youth and adults with mental health challenges and disabilities, the previously incarcerated, and those in crisis - through best practice programs in collaboration with community agencies and resources.

Transition Time!

As Summer transitions into Fall, programs and services also face transition!

Hard to believe it has been a year since our move to our Newark location.

100 Commerce Drive

Suite 106

Newark, DE 19713

We are blessed to be able to continue providing State-wide Competitive Employment Placement Services with the Delaware Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, along with our Community-based Work Assessments, and our Employment Readiness Training (ERT) program.

And, hope to be expanding services for 2026!

Employer Training

Benefits Counseling

Parent, Family, and Caregiver Forums

Our ERT course is in process of being Nationally Certified, and continues to support clients in obtaining, and furthering their development and demonstration of the 17 Competency Skills National Employers are seeking in entry and midlevel positions.

We have placed clients into gainful employment with Acme, Delaware Park, Shop Rite, Homestead Gardens, Allied Security, State of Delaware, Aramark, Home Depot, numerous retail sites, hospitality and medical occupations, and so many more...

We continue to be passionate about our person-centered endeavors, enjoy working in partnership with families, watching our clients grow and succeed, and training employers how to work with and support individuals with challenges.

Along with our day to day activities, which keep us really busy, we are actively submitting proposals to expand our services and programs.

THANKS to ALL

WHO SUPPORT US!

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Our Purpose

The Heartlight Foundation is comprised of a group of individuals whose passions have resulted in them choosing to become “Agents of Change.” The purpose of our foundation is to make a difference in the lives of the disabled, disadvantaged, underserved, and disregarded; to bring about cultural and systemic change in the treatment of children, youth, and adults in crisis and those who are homeless, and with disabilities and to insure individuals are supported, served, and educated through professional research based best-practice programs and services.

Our Foundation provides: Comprehensive Employment & Career Services, Life & Work Skills Training, Professional Development for Educators and Employers, Leadership, Diversity & Disability Training, Mentoring & Tutoring Programs, Rehoming Services, Advocacy, Mentoring & Tutoring, Consulting Services & Mediation, Accommodation Assessments, and continued On-Site Coaching Supports for retention and career growth. For the underserved in our communities, we provide services, survival goods, supports, and resources to those who are without employment, are unsheltered and in crisis. Our goal is to support the populations we serve in successfully navigating the challenges of a complex and often broken system. The Heartlight Foundation is here to serve, educate, and support!

*Heartlight’s Passionate Partners*