Oregon IDD Support · Statewide Certified
Oregon IDD support that starts with the person, not the paperwork.
Empowered Services helps Oregon adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities build steadier routines, stronger community connection, and safer 1:1 support through thoughtful DSP matching, trusted caregiver pathways, and local Care Coordinator guidance.
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Simple first step · English/Spanish support · follow-up within 1–2 business days
Statewide Certified
11 Counties Coordinated Locally
Expanding Across Oregon
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Day to day
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Local rooted
Care Coordinator
Real Oregon
Community
200+
Oregon families supported
11
Counties coordinated locally
1–2 days
Typical intake follow-up
Statewide Certified
Active in 11 counties · expanding as trusted matches become available
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Tell us where you are. We’ll help find the next step.
Families, DSP applicants, referral partners, and current customers do not all need the same door. Choose the path that feels closest, and we’ll help route the rest.
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You do not need every detail figured out. Tell us about the person, county, support goals, routines, communication style, and what kind of support would feel steady, safe, and human. An Intake & Contract Specialist typically follows up within 1–2 business days.
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Best first step when you are ready to explore support, ask for guidance, or help someone move from uncertainty into a clearer plan.
All paths:
- I need support services → Start intake
- I have a caregiver in mind → Empowered Choice
- I want to work here → Join the team
- I'm a referral partner → Contact us
- I'm already with Empowered → Reach my coordinator
- I need Oregon IDD resources → Browse resources
Statewide certified. Locally coordinated.
Empowered Services is certified statewide in Oregon, actively coordinated in 11 counties, and growing beyond that footprint as trusted DSP matches and local support capacity become available.
Oregon service model36 certified · 11 active · expanding
Tap your county or use the selector to see the current local route. If your county is not listed yet, you can still reach out.
36Certified Statewide
11Active Counties
5Coordinator Units
Kennedy · Care Coordinator
Kennedy supports families in Washington and Yamhill counties. She can help you understand the next step, ask county-specific questions, or begin the intake path when you’re ready.
Active local support in 11 countiesSwipe to browse →
Empowered Match Method
The right fit is designed, not guessed.
Seven signals. One human match.
Every support relationship starts with the same belief: the right match can calm the week, strengthen trust, and make daily support feel more human.
A signature Empowered Services moment
01ListenWe learn the individual’s needs, communication style, routines, preferences, and goals — before we recommend anyone.
02UnderstandWe look at personality fit, family context, safety needs, language preference, support style, and the rhythm of daily life.
03MatchWe identify a DSP or caregiver path that fits the person — not just the schedule. Families are part of the interview. Meet & Greet.
04Walk With YouCare Coordinators stay involved so the relationship can grow, adjust, and remain supported across every season of care.
The goal is never just to fill a shift. The goal is to protect the person’s dignity, rhythm, and sense of belonging.
Designed fit
Person + Relationship + Rhythm
The strongest match is shaped around real life, trust, and daily rhythm — not forced into a generic staffing model.
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Personality
We look for natural connection, emotional safety, and a support relationship that feels human — not transactional.
Human fit
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Routines
Daily rhythm matters. The best match respects habits, timing, transitions, and the comfort of predictable routines.
Daily rhythm
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Communication
Support depends on words, visuals, ASL, devices, cues, or simply knowing when to be quiet and present.
Communication style
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Goals
The right provider supports not only the day, but the direction — independence, skills, confidence, and growth.
Purposeful progress
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Language
Language fit can mean English, Spanish, ASL, or the broader comfort of how a person naturally understands and relates.
Language fit
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Location
County, neighborhood, drive time, and community familiarity all influence whether support feels sustainable and practical.
Practical fit
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Support Style
Some people need hands-on coaching. Some need gentle presence. Some need both. The right style changes everything.
Support approach
day to day.
Our core support services.
Practical daily support, coordinated locally and shaped around the person’s routines, confidence, communication, and community life.
Picture a better week. The names and details are illustrative — but the work behind them is exactly what our DSPs and Care Coordinators help create across Oregon.
At home
Life skills training
Daily routines, personal care, home skills, and practical independence — at the pace that works for the person, not the schedule.
A young man and his DSP work through a morning routine together — getting dressed, taking medication, making the bed. The DSP narrates each step at first, then watches, then prompts less, then prompts not at all. Six weeks in, he’s running the routine on his own. The DSP just sits with coffee while he leads the day.
Out & about
Community involvement
Social activities, appointments, recreation, and everyday community life — including getting back to bowling night, if that’s the goal.
“Sandra really cares and helps me make sure I make it to my doctor appointments. They got me back into bowling. They do everything they can.”
Ryan D. · Public Google review
Around the table
Meal planning support
Meal routines, grocery planning, food choices, and day-to-day structure — building confidence around the kitchen one routine at a time.
A customer wanted to eat the same lunch she always picked up at the deli, but at home. Her DSP helped her sketch a weekly grocery list around three meals she actually wanted. The deli still happens — just on Fridays.
Hands on
Cooking & self-sustenance
Safe cooking, simple meals, kitchen routines, and self-care — knowing the difference between help with and help to do it yourself.
A customer wanted to make dinner for his mom on her birthday. His DSP didn’t cook for him — she stood next to him while he did, talking him through the stove, the timing, the cleanup. He plated the meal himself.
Money sense
Shopping & budgeting
Shopping lists, planning purchases, money routines, and confidence — the small skills that compound into real independence.
A young woman wanted to save for concert tickets. Her DSP helped her set up an envelope system — groceries, bus pass, fun money. Three months later she paid in cash. The bus pass was already covered.
On the move
Movement & daily activity
Walking, recreation, active routines, and meaningful participation — meeting the body where it is today, building from there.
A customer who hadn’t left the house much started with one short walk a week. Then twice. Then a daily neighborhood loop. She recognizes neighbors now. They wave.
And every family is connected to a Care Coordinator — a real person who helps support adjust as life, goals, routines, and needs change.
Already have someone they trust? Let’s explore making it official.
Some Oregon families already know who feels safest, most familiar, and most steady. Eligible customers may be able to choose a trusted family member, friend, or longtime supporter to apply as their paid Direct Support Professional.
Best fit when the relationship already exists and the caregiver understands the person’s routines, communication, preferences, and daily rhythm.
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From Our Founder
Hear our story in John’s words.
Empowered Services was founded by John D. Marvin and his late first wife, Sarah, with one belief: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve more than coverage. They deserve dignity, opportunity, and people who truly see them.
That legacy continues across Oregon through Care Coordinators, person-centered DSP matching, and the Empowered Choice Program that helps turn trusted relationships into supported care.
Family-rooted. Oregon-grown. Built around real people, real relationships, and support that feels personal.
“The grandkids test: Would I trust this caregiver, DSP, or provider with my grandchildren?”
John D. Marvin · Founder
The goal is not just coverage. It is a steadier, more supported week.
Support that helps daily life feel more predictable, participatory, and led by the person’s needs, preferences, and goals.
Clear intake, local coordination, and a team that helps reduce the burden of figuring everything out alone.
Role clarity, relationship-based matching, and support around the real work of showing up well.
The right match can change how the week feels.
“A DSP tailored to our son.”
It was a great fortune for our adult son to get started with Empowered Services. We were part of the interview process hiring a DSP that was tailored to help our son integrate into the community and sharpen his self-help skills.
Gary S. · Public Google ReviewBetter DSP Match
“Not a number. Not a line item.”
We moved to Empowered Services to help regain the support we needed for my adult son after other agencies began treating individuals as a number or a line item on a finance sheet.
Karen L. · Public Google ReviewDignity Restored
“They got me back into bowling.”
Sandra really cares and helps me make sure I make it to my doctor appointments. They got me back into bowling. They do everything they can.
Ryan D. · Public Google ReviewCommunity Access
“Wonderful to work with.”
The Empowered Services team has been wonderful to work with. Everyone has been professional and their customer service has been dynamic.
Susan B. · Public Google ReviewSmooth Setup
All reviews are public Google reviews from current and past Empowered Services customers. See all on Google →
Plain answers, before you take the next step.
Clear, practical answers for families, DSPs, and partners.
What does Empowered Services do?
Empowered Services provides person-centered support for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Oregon — including 1:1 Direct Support Professional matching, life skills training, community involvement, meal planning, daily living support, and the Empowered Choice Program for families who want a trusted person providing care. See all services →
How do I start services?
Complete the Customer Intake form or call 503-855-3581. An Intake & Contract Specialist typically follows up within 1–2 business days.
Where in Oregon do you serve?
Empowered Services is statewide certified in Oregon. Active local support is currently coordinated in 11 counties, and the team is expanding across Oregon as trusted DSP matches become available. Inquiries are welcomed from all Oregon counties — contact us to ask about your county.
Can a family member or friend become a paid caregiver?
Yes, eligible customers may be able to choose a trusted family member or friend through the Empowered Choice Program.
How do I apply to work as a DSP?
Start with Join Our Team, view open roles, or submit the DSP / ECP Interest form.
As a family member or DSP, where can I find Oregon IDD events and resources?
Empowered Services shares Oregon IDD community information through our monthly newsletter and IDD Resources hub, including county resources, community events, practical articles, service updates, and helpful links for families, DSPs, and community partners. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter → or visit IDD Resources →.
Ready for the next right step with Empowered Services?
Start intake, explore caregiver choice, join the team, or use the local care team tool to find the best next step for your county. You do not have to know every answer before reaching out.
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Questions? Call 503-855-3581