Seasons of Grace is a nonprofit community-care organization serving Memphis, Tennessee. Every gift and partnership funds care for aging adults and people with IDD — placement is based on income, never ability to pay.

Seasons of GraceEnriching Lives. Honoring Journeys.

Confidence and autonomy

Independent Life Skills Training

Practical coaching that builds confidence, autonomy, routines, and everyday capabilities at each person's own pace.

Who this is for

  • Adults with IDD building toward greater independence
  • Young adults transitioning from school-based supports
  • Families seeking structured skill-building at home

What this includes

  • Everyday living skills

    Cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care routines, and home safety practiced in real settings.

  • Money and time management

    Budgeting basics, calendars, appointments, and planning tools matched to how a person learns.

  • Community navigation

    Transportation, shopping, appointments, and confidently moving through familiar public spaces.

  • Self-advocacy

    Practicing how to speak up, ask questions, and take part in decisions about one's own life.

What families can expect

  • Goals chosen by the person, not assigned to them
  • Skills practiced in real environments, not only in classrooms
  • Progress shared in plain language with the people who care

How to begin

Tell us a bit about the goals you or your loved one want to work toward, and we will follow up to discuss fit.

Please avoid sharing detailed medical or sensitive personal information in web forms — we will follow up to arrange a secure conversation.

Services, eligibility, locations, and availability may vary. Contact us to discuss your family's needs or a partnership opportunity.