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About Us
Compassionate Support. Meaningful Independence.
Founder & Executive Director: Derek Newson‑Thompson
Derek Newson‑Thompson founded Community Care Advocates LLC with a simple belief: every person deserves to live in a home where they feel safe, respected, and supported. With years of experience in operations, training, and person‑centered service delivery, Derek brings both heart and professionalism to the work of Supported Living Services.
His passion for this field comes from seeing how the right support can transform someone’s confidence, independence, and quality of life. Derek is committed to building a team that shows up with kindness, reliability, and genuine care — every single day.
He leads Community Care Advocates with a focus on dignity, choice, and meaningful connection, ensuring each individual receives personalized support that honors their goals and strengthens their independence.
Supporting Every Journey with Care
Community Care Advocates LLC is built on a simple belief: every person deserves to live in a home where they feel safe, respected, and supported. We provide Supported Living Services that help adults with developmental disabilities live confidently and independently in their own homes — with the right level of care, compassion, and encouragement.
We know that choosing an SLS provider is a deeply personal decision. Families want reliability. Individuals want dignity and choice. Our role is to honor both.
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We know that choosing an SLS provider is a deeply personal decision. Families want reliability. Individuals want dignity and choice. Our role is to honor both.
Our Promise to You
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We listen first, support second.
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We respect each person’s goals, preferences, and routines.
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We show up consistently — with patience, kindness, and professionalism.
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We help build skills that strengthen independence and confidence.
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We support meaningful community involvement and social connection
Why Families Trust Us
Our team is trained, dependable, and genuinely committed to helping individuals thrive. We work closely with families and Regional Center partners to ensure every support plan is personalized, safe, and aligned with each person’s long‑term goals.
At Community Care Advocates, you’re not just receiving services — you’re gaining a team that cares.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower every individual to live confidently and independently in their own home, supported with compassion, respect, and personalized care that honors their choices and celebrates their strengths.
Why Choose Community Care Advocates?
Choosing Community Care Advocates means choosing a team that truly cares. We provide dependable, compassionate support that helps each person feel safe, confident, and empowered in their daily life. Our approach is built on respect, dignity, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals thrive at home and in the community.
We believe every person deserves support that honors their choices, celebrates their strengths, and encourages meaningful independence. Families trust us because we show up with consistency, kindness, and professionalism — every single day.
Promoting Independence
We help each person build confidence and daily living skills so they can enjoy more independence at home and in the community — at their own pace, in their own way.
Reliable Support
Families can count on us. Our team shows up consistently, communicates clearly, and provides dependable care that helps individuals feel safe, supported, and understood.
Community Connection
We support meaningful social experiences, friendships, and community involvement, making sure each person feels included, valued, and connected to the world around them.
Regional Center Partnership
We work closely with Regional Center teams to ensure every plan is personalized, safe, and aligned with each person’s goals — giving families peace of mind and strong support.