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Our Mission
Mission
​Our mission is to establish individualized community supports that will preserve and enhance the dignity and rights of those who rely on others while seeking their own level of independence.
Vision
We strive to be the premier provider of creative and innovative services reflecting excellence and integrity.
Philosophy
We believe that every person is a valuable human being, and therefore must be treated with respect and dignity. We believe that all people deserve to live in and be a part of the community. We believe that all people deserve the right to choose, guide, and/or direct the way they live.
History of CCLS
History of CCLS
Founding of CCLS
CCLS was incorporated on October 1, 1973, as the result of over a year of planning by four individuals—John Hunt, Jon Nelson, James Esmeier, and Joseph Bissen. The four believed that individuals with developmental disabilities would have a better chance of growing to their fullest potential if they were served in a small community setting rather than in an institution.
1973
1973
First Group Home Opened
October 8, 1973 marked the first group home opening for CCLS in Madison, WI. It was opened on Mifflin Street (now located on Cottage Grove Road) to serve eight women who had spent the first two decades of their lives in a state center.
CCLS Name Change
In 1987, CCLS sponsored a "name the corporation" contest. The winning entry was Creative Community Living Services, Inc. This was approved by the shareholders as the new name for CCLS.
1987
2001
CCLS Training expands to serve outside agencies
In 2001, CCLS started providing its internal training to serve external agencies. CCLS Training continually works to expand its training courses into new markets to serve additional audiences.
Day Service Program Starts
In 2005, CCLS started it's Day Service program in Stevens Point, WI. Weekly activities were held at restaurants, the YMCA, Churches and other community places. In Fall 2008, CCLS Day Services opened up in their own building. Since then, Day Services has served hundreds of clients with engaging, community activities.
2005
2008
CCLS Senior Care Program Starts
CCLS expanded into Senior Care in 2008 with the launch of Creative Living Environments. This program was later merged into CCLS in 2017 and is now a part of CCLS's comprehensive senior care programs.
CCLS becomes Non-Profit
2017 brought a big change for CCLS! Creative Community Living Services signs the documents to officially become a nonprofit organization!
2017
2023
CCLS Celebrates 50 Years!
In 2023, CCLS celebrated its 50th anniversary! Festivities took place throughout the year with monthly activities, culminating in a '50 Years of Service' fundraiser held in October, the month of its founding.
Creative Nurse Consulting Opens Externally
In Fall 2023, the CCLS Nursing division opened Creative Nurse Consulting (CNC) to external organizations. CNC was designed to provide Nurse Delegation services, RN Assessments/Tasks, Employee Training, and Health education to external organizations throughout Wisconsin.
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2023
2025
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CCLS Continues to serve Wisconsin
In 2025, CCLS remains rooted in the mission to establish individualized community support that will preserve and enhance the dignity and rights of those who rely on other while seeking their own level of independence.
​​We believe that every person is a valuable human being, and therefore must be treated with respect and dignity.
The services we provide are tailored to the needs our clients; our services may include round-the-clock supportive care assisting in tasks such as cooking, administering medicine, personal care, or transporting clients to appointments, community activities, or work.
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We also provide someday service programs allowing caregivers some respite while our clients enjoy daily skills training, art, fitness, and the opportunity to interact with others. Our services are all client-centered.