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2 Seven Hills Foundation S ince 1995, Seven Hills Foundation has been navigating the complex evolution of the delivery of integrated and sustainable Health and Human Services with the confident direction of its mission and vision amidst an ever-changing landscape. Founded in 1953 as the Worcester Area Association of Retarded Children (WAARC), the one- office agency focused on programming for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Within a year, WAARC launched a new concept of services that included home care, residential living, and respite care for families who had been the sole providers for their children with IDD. Gaining traction with proven program success, WAARC expanded to adult services and changed its name to the Worcester Area Association of Retarded Citizens. With a name change in 1995 from WAARC to Seven Hills Foundation, the vision has realized tremendous growth. From its grassroots origin to a multifaceted organization that encompasses 15 separate non-profit agencies with established roots in three states, Seven Hills stands as a premier provider of a diverse portfolio of health and human services. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, Seven Hills acknowledges the dedication of its leadership, staff, allied health professionals, stakeholders, community members, families, and caregivers. anks to investments in physical resources, staff development and education, technology, and ongoing improvements to clinical care, Seven Hills has maintained the highest standards of excellence and has become the standard-bearer of a successful integrated health and human services network. e following pages chronicle the dynamic evolution that Seven Hills has undergone in the last seven decades. Excellence in Building Communities of Care n Mission Statement e mission of Seven Hills Foundation is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-be- ing and independence. n Vision Statement e vision of Seven Hills Foundation is to be a preeminent leader and resource in the identification of unmet community needs; in the promotion of professional and compassionate models of service; and as an advocate of emerging public policy which exemplifies the dignity of all persons regardless of physical, social, or emotional condition | | | Published by Worcester Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division, 2023 Corporate Project Director Chris Juetten Writer/Editor Phyllis Hanlon Art Director Kira Beaudoin For information regarding Custom Publications call Chris Juetten, WBJ Custom Corporate Project Director at 508-755-8004 ext. 270 or cjuetten@wbjournal.com.