Krysti Bingham Cerebral Palsy Foundation

The Board of Directors of the KBCPF are proud to announce that we have received "fund reservation" from HUD to begin construction of our first Hope House! This project is a collaboration of funding sources including HUD, the Delaware State Housing Authority and private funders. Our housing committee has contracted with Kimmel-Bogrett, AIA, and has approved the style and preliminary plans for this home. We will be breaking ground in 2007 on the Black Diamond home near Smyrna which will house 6 disabled adults. The Foundation is currently searching for additional properties on which to build the next "urban" and suburban" model homes. Our committee has much hard work ahead of it and we are looking forward to meeting the challenges of staying on the HUD 811 fast track schedule!

The Krysti Bingham Cerebral Palsy Foundation was founded by Dianne Bingham to help other families and persons who have been presented with special challenges.

Named in honor of Dianne’s daughter, the Foundation is committed to creating home-like, long-term residences that are an alternative to institutional facilities and nursing homes, thus our mission statement;

“The Krysti Bingham Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing assisted independent living housing and services to adults with Cerebral Palsy, helping to avoid unnecessary institutionalization and providing a “Home Life” setting for eligible residents.”

Too often, people in the prime of life have been forced to live in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals, or at home with aging parents.

The KBCPF “Hope Houses” will transform the lifestyle of persons with cerebral palsy from one of social isolation and dependency to one of dignity, shared experiences and community involvement.

By focusing on meeting the mutual needs of the disabled person and the family, KBCPF’s programs will strive to prepare its disabled consumers and families to lead more fulfilling lives by making wise choices and by interacting more effectively with others in the community.

By offering a place to call home, programs, therapies and employment, KBCPF will encourage, enable, and bring people to a point where their ability eclipses or exceeds their disability.