Twenty-five handmade baby quilts have found a new home with Strawberry Fields’ Early Intervention program, where they will offer comfort, warmth, and a welcoming space for infants and toddlers during therapy sessions. Early Intervention supports children from birth to age three who may experience developmental delays or disabilities. Services are individualized to each child and family and may include speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and developmental i

Each quarter, Strawberry Fields recognizes staff teams whose collaboration, care, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. We are proud to celebrate our most recent TEAMS Award recipients from two programs: our Fry Drive intellectual and developmental disability community home and our State College Community Residential Rehabilitation program. The Fry Drive team earned recognition for their exceptional work supporting individuals with i

Thank you for voting Good Day Cafe as the Best Coffee Shop and Best Cup of Coffee in the State College Magazine Best Of Competition! Additionally, Scraps & Skeins received an honorable mention, tying for second place in Best Customer Service. These honors mean so much because they come from the people who walk through our doors, support our mission, and believe in inclusive workplaces and creative reuse. Your votes, your visits, your word-of-mouth support — you made this ha

At Strawberry Fields, mental health recovery is never one-size-fits-all. Our Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program is transitional by design, offering people with serious mental illness the skills and support they need to move toward living more independently in the community.  Brandy Roane, Program Manager, explains: “Our Bellefonte CRR is more intense. The supports are closer at hand. Our State College program is designed for people ready to take on more indepe

At Strawberry Fields, our promise has always been the same: to provide safe, caring, and stable homes where every person feels valued and included. We are now taking another important step forward by implementing Devereux Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (D-PBIS). This is not about changing who we are or replacing what we do. It is about building on our strong foundation and continuing to grow. Our partnership with Devereux brings new tools, training, and proven

A Season of change and celebration at Strawberry Fields. As the leaves begin to turn, Fall reminds us change can be wonderful-and here at Strawberry Fields, we are embracing reflection, growth and celebration. In September, we proudly welcomed the state licensing team from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for our annual inspection. We’re pleased to report a successful completion of the licensing process, which included a thorough on-site review and record audit. Thi

Inclusive play, learning, and connection for toddlers and caregivers   Join Strawberry Fields’ Toddler Learning Center (TLC), a partnership program between Strawberry Fields and Schlow Library, held in Schlow Library’s Downsbrough Community Room. TLC offers a welcoming space where you can play with your child, connect with other parents, and learn from Chris Orndorff, M.Ed., early childhood specialist with Strawberry Fields, Inc.  Each class includes guided play, conversation

Strawberry Fields participated in the Centre County United Way Day of Caring, an annual community volunteer event that brings neighbors together to support local nonprofits. This year, nearly 20 volunteers from RE/MAX Centre Realty , First National Bank , McQuaide Blasko , and the Women's Supper Club completed four projects across our residential program homes. Over 80 hours of service went into landscaping, weeding, staining decks, and preparing yards for fall and winter. Th

When Andrew Hughes walks into the Whitehall home each afternoon, the residents know what to expect: consistency, care, and often something delicious from the kitchen. Everyone calls him Hughes. For five years, he has been a steady presence in their lives, arriving Monday through Friday to support evening routines and medications and, most importantly, to be there.    Andrew’s path to becoming a Direct Support Professional was not typical. After twenty years in law enforcement

Last fall, volunteers from Penn State's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) arrived with rakes and garden gloves in hand, ready to...

On Monday, September 22, more than 200 guests gathered at Toftrees Resort for the 23rd Annual Chefs on Stage. The night brought together...

Fairweather Lodges, named after Dr. George Fairweather, who first developed the model in the 1960s, are designed for individuals living...

Strawberry Fields is celebrating the addition of a new accessible van for our residential intellectual disability program. Reliable...

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and play. Yet for many families of toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities,...

Strawberry Fields is honored to be the beneficiary of State College Magazine’s Annual Chefs on Stage event. Now in its 23rd year, this...

What a celebration! Over 200 guests gathered on June 7 at Toftrees Resort to help us mark 10 colorful, creative years of Scraps & Skeins...

There’s something about summer. Longer days, picnics, outdoor adventures, and time with others bring a particular kind of joy. At...

As we eagerly anticipate the summer months ahead, we look forward to warmer weather, outdoor activities, and engaging events with our...

This year's special Olympics Pennsylvania was held on June 5-7. There were more than 2,000 athletes set to compete at Penn State...

The 2025 Strawberry Fields Making a Difference Awards took place this year at Toftrees Resort. As always, it was a truly memorable event,...