Hartwood is dedicated to developing opportunities for persons who have mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to become active and vital members of their communities. Hartwood currently operates 18 group residences (15 in Fairfax and 3 in the Henrico/Richmond area) housing and supporting 93 persons in the community; a facility-based respite and emergency services project with 6 beds (also located in Fairfax county); in-home supports program serving 15 families; a respite subsidy project that provides financial support to families who have special care needs; and 5 private endowment funds. Hartwood is licensed through the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services. Hartwood provides a variety of service options for people of many ages.

• Group Homes
• Apartment Programs
• In Home Support Services
• Respite/Emergency
• CareFamily Support Services
• Enrichment Programs Hartwood Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1973 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the interests of and opportunities for persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. The volunteer Board of Directors has elected to pursue this mission through the development and operation of respite and residential programs; and the establishment of several private funds that provide funding for special activities beyond those which government provides.