Vodec

Vodec – Council Bluffs, Iowa
Vodec is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing services that help each person live, work, and participate fully in their community. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Council Bluffs, Vodec focuses on supporting independence, personal growth, and community inclusion for the people it serves.
Vodec’s mission centers on ensuring individuals can thrive in the least restrictive environment while receiving the support needed to pursue their goals and reach their full potential.

Day Services:
Cares Program – Community-based activities that promote exploration, engagement, and healthy lifestyles.

Student Services (WEP, SWEP, ATP):
WEP – Work Experience Program
Provides structured, community-based work experiences tailored to students’ abilities.
SWEP – School Work Experience Program
Offers students that are unsuccessful in a typical classroom job exploration, workplace skill development coupled with teacher-guided remote learning with the goal of graduation.
ATP – Adult Transition Program
Assists students and young adults as they transition into adulthood, focusing on independent living skills, vocational development, and community inclusion.

Child Care for Teens with Developmental Disabilities:
Youth Care offers safe, structured, developmentally appropriate childcare for teens with disabilities. This service emphasizes:
Daily living skill-building
Social engagement opportunities
Recreational and community-based activities
Consistent, supportive supervision outside school hours
Host Home Services
Host Home Services provide an individualized residential alternative for people with developmental disabilities by placing them in qualified, supportive host family homes. This model promotes:

A stable, family-like living environment
Increased independence within a natural home setting
Personalized care and daily living support
Community involvement and relationship-building
Long-term stability with caregivers trained to meet each person’s unique needs

Vodec in Council Bluffs offers a comprehensive continuum of services—from day programs and employment support to student transition services, youth care, residential supports, and Host Home placements. Through these person-centered programs, Vodec continues to empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling, engaged, and self-directed lives within their communities.