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Programs

Exceptional Foundation participants enjoy educational and recreational activities, creative art expression and age-appropriate field trips.

The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama provides year-round services for up to 40 hours per week to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that are no longer served in the school system. Participants enjoy educational and recreational activities, creative art expression and age-appropriate field trips.

Each day, The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama works to enhance the lives of our participants through a variety of activities and provides An Exceptional Community of Friends.

Be Exceptional

Our first program, Be Exceptional, was established in 2017. This program offers small group instruction with a focus on academics through life skills, social skills, fine arts and the love of Christ.

Be Blessed

Be Blessed launched in September of 2023. This program offers an independent environment with a focus on functional academics through monthly majors, job skills, project based learning, multiple field trips per week, community visitors, and the love of Christ.

Camp Grow

Camp Grow is a program provided by The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama serving those individuals ages 6-15 years old.  Camp Grow is modeled after our Be Exceptional program and provides small group instruction with a focus on academics through life skills, social skills, fine arts, and the love of Christ. Camp Grow is offered during the summer.

HOW TO

Apply Today

If you have a loved one with special needs, you may apply to be a part of The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama.

Complete Online Application

To apply to be a part of EFEA, please complete the interest form for your loved one by clicking the button below to proceed.

Participant Interview

One of our directors will reach out using the contact information in the form below for an in-person interview.

Begin Application Process

Exceptional Foundation Caregivers

The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers respite to caregivers, and provides a caring, safe place for loved ones to go during the day. Our program alleviates hardships, as caregivers are able to work with peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are cared for during the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama is a nonprofit organization established to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide opportunities for the participants to thrive and be engaged in social and recreational activities.

The participants are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet the established criteria.

The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama does not provide transportation to and from our facility, but does provide transportation for scheduled field trips. Contact Lee Russell Transit at 334-749-9092 for inquires regarding possible transportation.

All participants bring their own lunch from home.

The need for our services within this community is great. With high numbers of local individuals with special needs, an increased number of families that have relocated to our area due to school-aged services, and the number of families in need of support, the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers services to those families and individuals in a number of ways.

The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers respite to caregivers, and provides a caring, safe place for loved ones during the day. This alleviates hardships, as caregivers are able to work with peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are cared for during the day.

You can make a donation or volunteer your time!