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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA)

We believe it is our ongoing story of compassion-in-action. All services are personalized to meet the needs of the individual, and we specialize in providing care for those who are also considered medically fragile. Through a unique program aimed at reducing the incidence of developmental disabilities, EHCA also helps women with at-risk pregnancies deliver healthy babies and assists needy families

to create stable home environments. Each day, our goal is to contribute to the health, development, and fulfillment of every person placed in our care. Since its founding in 1912, the agency has grown to include 18 group homes for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. EHCA’s six community programs offer opportunities and support services for individuals with disabilities who reside with family members or on their own. Today, EHCA makes a difference in the lives of over 400 people and their families each day in Erie, Crawford, and Venango counties. Our facilities and services have changed through the years to meet evolving community needs, but our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the region’s most vulnerable residents has never wavered. OUR HISTORY
The story begins in Erie on September 26, 1912, when thirteen women gathered in the home of Mrs. Otto Hitchcock to discuss the pressing need to find a home for an infant found abandoned at Union Station. The women formed a board of directors, and over the next two weeks they rented a house at 947 West 7th Street and hired a nurse and house mother to staff the facility. Erie Infants Home and Hospital was born. The object of the new institution was to “provide a temporary home or hospital for needy infants from birth to two years of age.” Local residents donated money and furnishings. Demand for the home’s services quickly became evident: within its first year of operation, more than 80 babies received care. The organization was incorporated in 1913. The need for larger quarters prompted a move to West 11th Street the following year, and in 1916 the board of directors purchased a house on East 26th Street. During World War I, the small staff and board volunteers cared for many children there whose families were unable to provide for them. A new home/hospital was built on adjacent property in 1927. This building, located at 226 East 27th Street, remains the agency’s main facility. The East 26th Street house became a residence for nurses. During the Great Depression and again during World War II, Erie Infants Home and Hospital served as a refuge for countless children whose families struggled during difficult economic times. By the 1950s, board members saw the need to reevaluate the role of the organization. The home expanded its charter to care for mentally challenged children awaiting admission to Polk State School and Hospital. Erie Infants Home and Hospital began providing educational experiences for each resident in the early 1970s. The agency’s commitment to helping each person reach his/her highest potential was an emerging concept. In 1972, the agency changed its name to Erie Infants Home. In the 1980s, the purchase of two houses for providing residential care demonstrated the agency’s emerging vision of providing more home-like settings. By 1983, another name change was needed. Erie Infants and Youth Home more accurately described the residents the agency served. The infants were growing up. Rapid growth and change in the 1990s made it apparent that the agency had again outgrown its name. Erie Homes for Children and Adults (EHCA) better reflected the range of people served by the agency as well as the expanded services provided. The progressive spirit of EHCA’s founders continues into the new millennium. Today, the agency offers programs in four Pennsylvania counties and provides supports to over 350 individuals and their families through its 17 group residences and six community-based programs every day. EHCA employs nearly 500 people in positions ranging from direct support professionals and nurses to program specialists and family service providers. As a private nonprofit organization, EHCA depends not only on governmental funding and the commitment of its staff but also on community volunteers and the generous support of individual and corporate donors.

05/23/2024

Save the date and join us August 17th for EHCA’s annual Victory Ride!

04/17/2024

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03/29/2024

03/22/2024

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03/11/2024

The countdown is ON to our Golden Gatsby Gala! Join us on Saturday, May 11th, at the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center for a night of forbidden fun! Get your tickets NOW!

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03/11/2024

T.G.I.M.!
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02/26/2024

The sun is shining! Make it a GREAT week! 😄www.ehcajobs.com www.ehca.org

02/22/2024

Today is the day! OPEN INTERVIEWS at EHCA! We are hiring dependable CAREGIVERS to join our team! Stop by our Main Office today from 12-4pm and learn how YOU can benefit from the ! See you @ 226 East 27th St., Erie PA 16504.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day from EHCA! ♥️♥️♥️

02/13/2024

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02/12/2024

Individuals and staff from EHCA happily joined in the fun and excitement of Erie's Night to Shine 2024 on Friday, February 9th at the Zem Zem Shrine Club! Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Night to Shine is hosted simultaneously in more than 700 locations around the world each year on the Friday before Valentine's Day.

Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on the red carpet welcomed by a cheering crowd and paparazzi. The rest of the evening has all the components of a typical prom - hair and make-up stations, flowers, dinner, formal photos, gifts for each honored guest, and, of course, dancing! The highlight of the night comes when our guests are shown a video of Tim Tebow and he crowns our honored guests as kings or queens of the prom! A separate party for parents and caregivers is also a part of this night.

02/08/2024

Today is the day - OPEN INTERVIEWS at EHCA! We are hiring dependable CAREGIVERS to join our team! Stop in today and learn how YOU can benefit from the ! See you from
12-4pm @ 226 East 27th St., Erie PA 16504.

Proms Expected To Draw Over 100,000 With Disabilities

02/07/2024

What a wonderful event!

Proms Expected To Draw Over 100,000 With Disabilities Hundreds of proms designed to accommodate people with disabilities are set to take place at venues around the world all on a single night leading up to Valentine's Day.

02/05/2024

Ryan enjoyed the car show at the Bayfront Convention Center this weekend. We hope you got out in the sunshine, too! Happy Monday, friends!

02/02/2024

EHCA is hiring dependable CAREGIVERS to join our team! Plan to attend the upcoming OPEN INTERVIEWS event and learn how YOU can benefit from the ! See you on Thursday, February 8th from 12-4pm @ 226 East 27th St., Erie PA 16504.

Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA) EHCA's mission is to assist people with all levels of disabilities to live rich & fulfilling lives.

02/01/2024

February is Black History Month! This month honors African American people’s rich range of experiences, struggles, and achievements throughout history and into the modern day.

01/31/2024

EHCA's Options program offers participants with disabilities and their families meaningful activities and essential support. Options staff work to support families who care for family members at home by offering meaningful activities and social opportunities. The program also assists persons with disabilities who can live independently when provided with appropriate support. Whether individuals live on their own or with their families, EHCA can provide assistance with managing daily activities.
Learn more at: www.ehca.org 814.454.1534

01/29/2024

We are so proud of Melissa G.! Missy recently attended Sectionals for the Special Olympics Bowling Team. Way to Go!!

01/26/2024

EHCA is gearing up for Valentine's Day. Hope you LOVE your upcoming weekend!

01/25/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY FOR OPEN INTERVIEWS! A Good Life Begins With A Good Company! EHCA is hiring caregivers to join the team and enjoy the excellent benefits and pay. Open Interviews TODAY, January 25 from 12-4PM. 226 E. 27th St., Erie PA 16504 www.ehcajobs.com

01/24/2024

Sheley had fun showing off cheerleader moves and a contagious smile at her EHCA home in Crawford County! We love it!

01/23/2024

Wishing a very Happy 44th Birthday to one of the brightest lights at EHCA, Melissa G.! Have an amazing day, Melissa! 🥳

01/19/2024

A Good Life Begins With A Good Company! EHCA is hiring caregivers to join the team and enjoy the excellent benefits and pay. Take the next step toward a better future and come to Open Interviews on Thursday, January 25 from 12-4PM. 226 E. 27th St., Erie PA 16504 www.ehcajobs.com

Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA) EHCA's mission is to assist people with all levels of disabilities to live rich & fulfilling lives.

01/18/2024

We are keeping warm inside by playing a little GIANT UNO with the EHCA Options program. Happy Thursday!

01/16/2024

EHCA provides quality care and individualized services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here, we respect everyone as unique and inspiring people and provide them with the high-quality, individualized care they deserve because they are like family to us. You can learn more about EHCA by visiting www.ehca.org.