Meet Our Members
Discover the transformative impact of Lakeland Care through the inspiring stories of its members. Explore how the Family Care Program at Lakeland Care provides comprehensive support and assistance, offering a pathway to improved health and well-being for individuals and families alike.
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Devin
Devin became a member of Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI) shortly after he graduated from high school. Devin has made exceptional progress. His communication and social skills are expanding, and he interacts with his care team on a whole new level than when he first started working LCI. Devin started attending LCI provider Covey about…
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Ginger
Ginger leads a self-determined life. As a member with Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI) it is no surprise that Ginger self-directs her services and supports, by hiring her own employees, to meet her long-term care outcomes. According to Ginger, self-directing her services is an integral part of her care preferences as “I have a choice in…
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Joe
Meet LCI member, Joe. Joe has been a dedicated employee for Dean Distributing in Green Bay for over 25 years as a maintenance worker. A native to the Green Bay area, Joe is an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loves the sport of soccer and bowling. Joe is quite active in his community where…
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Connie
Meet LCI member, Connie. Connie is described by her Lakeland Care team as “a very social, funny, kind, and friendly person who enjoys watching scary movies and spending her free time with her roommates and friends. Connie knows what she likes and what she wants, and she takes a determined approach to make things…
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Amber
Amber’s journey started with her mother Donna’s advocacy, her willingness to take risks, and ability to work through the difficulties to confirm her daughter will have a full life. Donna was informed at Amber’s birth that Amber would never walk, talk, or live beyond a year. Donna was encouraged to admit her daughter into…
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Devon and Dustin
Brothers turn into coworkers at local Culver’s Walking into Culvers of Suamico you might do a double take when you notice the gentleman taking your order looks oddly familiar to the gentleman cleaning the dining room. Devon and Dustin are brothers who have worked together since fall of 2017! Although they look alike,…
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David
You may remember David from Lakeland’s “Hired during a Pandemic” campaign featured in October 2021. David was highlighted for his employment at Stoney Creek Lawn & Garden. David worked about 24 hours per week as a seasonal employee with Stoney Creek from his hire date in May 2021 to October 2021, when the plant season…
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Tom
In February 2021, Tom celebrated his 1-year anniversary at DeKeyser Construction, a family-owned business that has been in the Green Bay community for 54 years! Tom graduated high school and went right into a pre-vocational program through Brown County ARC, now known as Aspiro. Tom worked at Aspiro for 35 years where he learned…
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Brian
Brian is an outgoing, energetic individual who is known to always have a smile on his face. Brian has built a full life between work, volunteering as a youth group leader at his church, and keeping stats for Valley Christian basketball and Oshkosh West baseball. In his free time, he loves traveling, watching sports, and…
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Doug
Late 2017, Doug decided it was time for him to get additional support with his care management. He was part of a program where he self-directed his supports, but was needing help to manage his supports. After receiving education at his local ADRC, Doug chose to become a member of Family Care, and enrolled with…
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Kayla
Having the freedom to choose who cares for you is important to most people, especially to Lakeland Care member, Kayla. Kayla is a young woman in her early 20’s who has autism and is extremely sensitive to sounds and touch. Kayla joined Lakeland Care and the Family Care program after graduating high school. Throughout…
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James
If you were to ask Jim about his experience working with Lakeland Care he will tell you, “Lakeland Care has been my lifeline.” Jim is happy to be alive and in charge of his own well-being. In February 2016, Jim had medical conditions for which he was hospitalized, and he was prescribed medication whose…