It all started with The Homestead. A passionate group of Christians in Hamilton put their heads together, determined to devise solutions for families with adult children with disabilities. In 1974 “The Homestead,” as it was affectionately known, was born in downtown Hamilton. House parents were hired, and seven residents were accepted.
In 1976, The Homestead moved from a rented location on Homewood Avenue and purchased a home on Locke Street. Through to 2001 that home saw many, many people served, usually moving to independent living within a year or two. Looking back, it seems like a simple solution, but at the time, the idea that people with mental illness could learn to live independently was avant garde.
The Homestead established Indwell’s consistent vision: a life of dignity and independence for people. It still holds true.
