In Support of the Residents of Lafayette House
Helping to create a comfortable, supportive, and safe environment where adults with developmental disabilities can thrive. With activities, training, and support tailored to each resident.
Who We Serve
Lafayette House is home to twelve adults with developmental disabilities who live, work, and thrive in Portsmouth. Our residents range from young adults to middle age — some hold jobs in the community, some volunteer, and all enjoy full lives anchored by a stable, caring home. Lafayette House is a place people come to stay.
Why Families choose us
The Lafayette House is unique due to it’s small size and our long term residents. It really is a forever home.
Non-Profit
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
Location
Located in downtown Portsmouth supporting residents in their forever home, some living here for nearly two decades. We are a vibrant part of the fabric of our local community in Portsmouth.
A Forever Home
Our priorities are to provide a forever home, support staff, and continuous care for our residents.
Core Values
Core Values are Respect, Empowerment, Support, Encouragement, and Community involvement.
Community Impact
The residents of the Lafayette House are active participants in the local community. They volunteer and work at local business and organizations as well as participate in community events like the Portsmouth Halloween parade.
Testimonials
The staff treat residents like people, not cases
I’ve visited a lot of residential programs in this region over the years. What sets this home apart is the culture — staff actually know the residents as individuals. They know who likes their coffee with two sugars, who needs extra time in the morning, who lights up talking about baseball. Person-centered care isn’t just a phrase they use in their brochure. You can see it in every interaction. It’s the real thing.
Local disability services advocate and community volunteer
I finally stopped worrying
For twenty-four years I carried the weight of what would happen to my daughter if something happened to me. Since she moved into the home, that weight is gone. The staff communicates with me regularly, they advocate for her at medical appointments, and they call me when something is off — not after the fact, but in the moment. My daughter is happy. She has a life. That’s everything.
Mother of a resident
A genuinely caring community partner
I’ve lived two doors down for going on six years now. The residents wave when they’re out on walks, they show up to the neighborhood cookout every summer, and last fall one of them helped me rake leaves without being asked — just walked over and grabbed a rake. This home has been nothing but a positive presence on our street. These are our neighbors, plain and simple.
Neighbor and community member
