Amber Grace Components

Our Story

In October of 1991, Amber was born into the Turner family. The youngest of four, Amber enjoyed the love and support of two older sisters and one older brother. Our family was also blessed by the support of a large extended family and an amazing network of friends and church family. Amber truly made our family special, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! As her parents, we (David and Debbie) embraced the opportunity of raising a child born with Down Syndrome and began the process of using all the available intervention services to aid in Amber’s development. If you are intimately involved in the life of a special needs friend or family member, you know these were busy years indeed.
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Upon the completion of her high school years, Amber, just like her siblings, desired to go to college. Blessed to discover Shepherds College, she was able to pursue her lifelong dream of studying Culinary Arts. As she nears the completion of her studies at Shepherds College, Amber continues to have the same dreams as her siblings – a life of independent living and opportunity.

She is our why and inspiration for building Amber Grace Community. We desire to build a place for Amber and others with similar special needs, to live with safe, supported independence while providing opportunities for ongoing holistic growth (spiritual, physical, emotional, social, vocational) and post secondary opportunities to work, serve, and give back to their community.

Our Values

Christ-centered
Dignity & Respect

Community & Family
Wellness Minded
Service Oriented

Independence with Support
Loving & Fun Environment
Safety & Belonging
Excellence & Integrity

Debbie

David

Amber

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WHERE? On thirty acres of beautiful pasture nestled safely inside the gated campus of Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

WHY?

Because individuals with IDD desire independence, but without adequate support these individuals become isolated, unemployed, and lonely. Their caregivers can become overwhelmed with the task of providing a life for their loved one.

WHY?

WHO?

For adults with mild IDD who need support to remain safe and be successful with independent living. Amber Grace is designed to provide individualized support across all disciplines in a family-style setting.

WHO?

WHAT?

Dignity, safety, individual apartment homes, daily enrichment courses, life skills training, spiritual care, community integration, and 24-hour support.

WHAT?

Sample Neighbor’s Home Floor Plan

Explore Where Amber Grace Neighbors Live

Sample House Floor Plan

Shared Neighbors' House Courtyard

Directly off the Village Green are thriving pedestrian paths where Neighbors and Support Families live together in Houses. The Houses are paired to foster a supportive social network.

Sample Neighbor’s Home Floor Plan

Explore Where Amber Grace Neighbors Live

Sample House Floor Plan

Shared Neighbors' House Courtyard

Directly off the Village Green are thriving pedestrian paths where Neighbors and Support Families live together in Houses. The Houses are paired to foster a supportive social network.

Welcome Center

The Welcome Center provides an introduction to the Amber Grace community. It includes our mail room, office spaces, and social spaces for our Neighbors to socialize with one another as well as with our Staff.

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Houses

Amber Grace has four houses for men and four houses for women.

Each house consists of:

Six 510 sq.ft. individual apartment homes. Each apartment includes a bedroom, bathroom, living space, laundry and kitchenette for each Neighbor. These individual apartments connect to a shared Common Space.
The Common Space includes a large modern kitchen and living area for enjoying meals and family time together.
Also adjoining the Common Space is a two story 2500 sq.ft. four bedroom, 2 ½ bath, single family home where the Support Family for this group of six Neighbors will live.

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Dining Hall

The Dining Hall serves thoughtfully-curated, chef-prepared meals to Amber Grace Staff and Neighbors daily for lunch. Well-balanced nutrition is important to our community. Prepared daily, dinner is delivered to each of the eight houses for the evening meal to be enjoyed in a family- style setting in the large shared Common Space kitchen of each house.

Recreational Spaces

The pool, hot tub, and playground provide year-round opportunities for socialization and fun activities at Amber Grace. The gymnasium hosts basketball games, pickleball, and special programs throughout the year.

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Welcome Center

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Houses

Amber Grace has four houses for men and four houses for women.

Each house consists of:

Six 510 sq.ft. individual apartment homes. Each apartment includes a bedroom, bathroom, living space, laundry and kitchenette for each Neighbor. These individual apartments connect to a shared Common Space.
The Common Space includes a large modern kitchen and living area for enjoying meals and family time together.
Also adjoining the Common Space is a two story 2500 sq.ft. four bedroom, 2 ½ bath, single family home where the Support Family for this group of six Neighbors will live.

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Dining Hall

Recreational Spaces

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Community Center

The Amber Grace Community Center offers our NeighborLife program--educational & growth-oriented classes such as Personal Development, Our World Today, Faith Journey, and Fitness. The center also has a clinic and a full-service salon & barber.

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