IDD Support Services in Oregon, Built Around Real Relationships
Empowering Lives, One Person at a Time.
Person-centered support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — and meaningful work for caregivers who want to make a difference. Whether you're seeking IDD support or ready to serve as a Direct Support Professional, there's a place for you here.
Currently Supported in Oregon
Trained & Matched 1:1
Currently Served • Growing to All 36
English & Spanish Care
Three pillars at the heart of everything we do
Every match, every coordinator decision, every customer interaction comes back to these three commitments.
Inspiration
We encourage and mentally stimulate people to be outstanding — believing every individual we serve is capable of growth, contribution, and joy beyond what others might expect.
Opportunity
We give people a chance to experience favorable circumstances and outcomes — opening doors to community, employment, hobbies, and the kinds of moments that build a meaningful life.
Support
We serve as the foundation that enables empowered living — through trained DSPs, dedicated coordinators, and a team that shows up every day, in every county we serve.
Hear our story in John's words
Empowered Services was founded by John D. Marvin and his late first wife, Sarah, with one belief: that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve more than care — they deserve dignity, opportunity, and people who actually see them.
Today, that legacy continues across Oregon — through dedicated County Coordinators, person-centered DSP matching, and an Empowered Choice Program that turns trusted relationships into paid, professional care.
Support built around you
No two journeys are the same. Our supports are personalized to each customer's goals, voice, and the life they want to lead — coordinated locally and grounded in real relationships.
1:1 Attendant Care
Personalized one-on-one support tailored to each customer's needs, interests, and routines — provided by a thoughtfully matched Direct Support Professional.
ExploreLife Skills Coaching
Daily reinforcement of healthy habits, decision-making, and personal responsibility — supporting customers in achieving the goals they've set for themselves.
ExploreCommunity Integration
Building real connections beyond the home — supporting customers in social events, volunteer work, employment exploration, and meaningful belonging.
ExplorePersonal Care & Hygiene
Compassionate, dignity-first support with daily living tasks — handled by trained, background-checked, CPR-certified caregivers who treat every person with respect.
ExploreMeal Planning
Healthy eating is essential. We equip customers with the resources and skills to meet nutritional needs — from grocery shopping to meal prep to mindful choices.
ExploreEmpowered Choice Program
A paid family caregiver program — choose a trusted family member or friend to become an official Direct Support Professional, with training and payroll handled by our team.
Explore ECP
Care by the ones who know you best.
What if your care could come from someone who already knows your routines, your communication style, your heart? Through the Empowered Choice Program, eligible Oregon families can bring a trusted family member or close friend into the official care team — fully trained, fully supported, fully paid.
We turn natural supports into professional caregivers. The relationship was already there. We just make it official.
Learn About ECPNeed IDD support for a loved one? We respond within 1 business day.
Start Your IntakeReady to make a difference? We're hiring DSPs across Oregon.
Apply as a DSPLocal Coordinators. Statewide Vision.
We currently serve 12 of Oregon's 36 counties through dedicated County Coordinators — with bilingual intake available statewide and a strategic vision to reach every Oregon county.
Don't see your county? Get in touch — we may be able to help, or let you know when we expand into your area.
Real reviews from real families
Five-star verified reviews from families, customers, and providers we serve every day. See all our reviews on Google →
"A DSP tailored to our son."
It was a great fortune for our adult son to get started with Empowered Services. The onboarding process was detailed but not onerous. 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.
"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. Empowered supports individuals with extraordinary care.
"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.
"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! I have enjoyed working with each person who has helped me — as I set up DSP services for our daughter.
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April 24, 2026
May 2026: Empowered IDD Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — supporting wellbeing across Oregon's IDD community with curated resources and county-by-county events.
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April 24, 2026
May 2026 Edition
Behind every strong family is support you don't always see. This month's newsletter brings those quiet stories forward.
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April 2, 2026
April 2026: Empowered IDD Resources
Oregon County-by-County Guide for Autism Acceptance Month — resources, supports, and community for every county we serve.
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Quick answers about services, eligibility, and getting started.
What does Empowered Services do?
We provide person-centered support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Oregon — including 1:1 Direct Support Professional matching, life skills coaching, community integration, personal care, meal planning, and the Empowered Choice Program for families who want a trusted person providing care. See all services →
Where in Oregon do you serve?
We currently serve 12 of Oregon's 36 counties through dedicated County Coordinators — including Marion, Polk, Multnomah, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Linn, Benton, Yamhill, Washington, and Clackamas. Spanish-speaking community support and bilingual intake are available statewide. Our strategic vision is to expand to all 36 Oregon counties.
How do I start services with Empowered Services?
Submit our Customer Intake form and our team will reach out within 1 business day to walk you through eligibility, services, and matching with a Direct Support Professional. Bilingual intake is available.
Can a family member be paid as a caregiver?
Yes — through the Empowered Choice Program (ECP), eligible Oregon individuals can choose a family member or trusted friend to become their official paid Direct Support Professional. We handle training, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support.
How do I apply to work as a DSP?
Visit our Careers page to view current openings and apply. We provide paid training, full benefits eligibility (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO), and a clear, supported onboarding process. Oregon residents only.
Ready to be part of something meaningful?
Whether you're seeking support for a loved one or called to serve as a Direct Support Professional — there's a place for you here.
Because when care starts with heart, everything changes.