How do I start services with Empowered Services?

Start by submitting the Customer Intake form. A Care Coordinator will review the inquiry and help identify the next step based on eligibility, services needed, county availability, and support goals.

Oregon IDD Support Services

IDD support that fits real life.

Person-centered support across Oregon for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — built around relationships, routines, choice, community, and the right Direct Support Professional match.

Need support? Start with intake. Want meaningful work? Apply as a DSP.

Start Customer Intake Apply as a DSP

Already have a trusted caregiver in mind? Explore Empowered Choice →

Licensed Oregon ODDS Agency 11 counties served Bilingual English & Spanish 200+ families supported

Local Oregon support

Support should feel personal.

We look beyond availability — matching support around goals, communication, routines, language, and trust.

200+Families Supported

200+DSPs Trained & Matched

11Oregon Counties Served

2Languages: English & Spanish

Find Your Path

Let’s get you to the right door.

Choose the path that fits your situation. Each option takes you to the next best step without making you search through the whole site.

I need support

I’m exploring IDD support for myself or a loved one.

Start intake →

I want to choose my caregiver

I’d like a trusted family member or friend to be paid as my DSP.

Explore ECP →

I want meaningful work

I want to support people with IDD in daily life and community.

Apply as a DSP →

I’m a referral partner

I’m a Services Coordinator, Personal Agent, school, hospital, or community partner.

Refer or connect →

The Support Match

Support works better when the match is right.

Empowered Services is not just filling hours. We help build a support relationship around the person’s actual life: routines, communication style, personality, culture, location, goals, and family preference.

Daily routines and independence goals Communication style and personality fit Language, location, and schedule needs Family, friend, or traditional DSP pathway

What matters most right now?

Select a priority and we’ll show the best first step.

Your next step Start a Customer Intake

Tell us what support is needed. A Care Coordinator will help you understand eligibility, services, and matching.

Start intake →

From Our Founder

Built by people who understand the weight of care.

Empowered Services was founded with a simple belief: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve more than staffing. They deserve dignity, opportunity, trust, and people who truly see them.

Care becomes powerful when it is personal, consistent, and rooted in real relationship.

Today, that belief continues through local County Coordinators, trained DSPs, bilingual support, and the Empowered Choice Program.

Meet our team and story →

How We Help

Daily support, community connection, and choice.

We organize support around practical life outcomes — not a confusing list of services.

Adult customer and DSP working on life skills together

Daily Living Support

Respectful, dignity-first support with routines, personal care, meals, hygiene, and skill-building.

Personal care and hygiene
Meal planning and cooking
Healthy routines and daily structure

Adult customer and DSP walking together outdoors for daily movement

Community & Independence

Support for meaningful community access, confidence, appointments, budgeting, shopping, and belonging.

Community involvement
Life skills coaching
Shopping, budgeting, and appointments

Adult customer and trusted caregiver reviewing a support schedule at home

Empowered Choice

For eligible Oregon individuals who want a trusted family member or friend to become their paid DSP.

Family or friend caregiver path
Training and onboarding
Payroll and agency support

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Empowered Choice Program

Already have the right person? We can help make it official.

Through the Empowered Choice Program, eligible Oregon individuals may choose a trusted family member or close friend to become their paid Direct Support Professional.

Empowered Services helps with the structure around that relationship: training, onboarding, payroll, compliance, coordination, and ongoing support.

Trusted family member or friend as DSPAgency-supported training and payrollPerson-centered care from someone who already knows the routine

Start ECP Intake →Learn How ECP Works →

Where We Serve

Local support across 11 Oregon counties.

Empowered Services organizes support around real regions, local coordinators, and the communities customers already live in.

Oregon Coverage

Four regions. One coordinated support team.

Use this regional guide to see where we currently serve, then start an intake or ask our team about availability in your county.

11Counties

4Regions

All 36County Vision

Check Availability → Ask About Your County →

Metro Region

Portland Metro

Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas

North Coast and Northwest Oregon region support

Coastal Region

North Coast / NW Oregon

Clatsop, Columbia

North Valley

North Willamette Valley

Yamhill, Polk, Marion

South Valley

South Willamette Valley

Benton, Linn, Lane

Counties currently served Start intake →

WashingtonMultnomahClackamasClatsopColumbiaYamhillPolkMarionBentonLinnLane

Don’t see your county? Contact us — service availability may vary, and we may still be able to help.

Real Outcomes

Families remember how support made life possible again.

Verified review excerpts from families and customers served by Empowered Services.

Outcome: Better DSP match

★★★★★

“A DSP tailored to our son.”

It was a great fortune for our adult son to get started with Empowered Services. We were part of the interview process hiring a DSP that was tailored to help our son integrate into the community and sharpen his self-help skills.

— Gary S. • Verified Google Review

For DSPs

Work that becomes part of someone’s life story.

Direct Support Professionals help people build routines, confidence, friendships, independence, and community access. Empowered Services provides onboarding, paid training, coordinator support, and meaningful local work.

Apply as a DSP →See What DSPs Do →

Paid Training

Clear onboarding and continued learning so DSPs feel prepared.

Coordinator Support

Local backup, guidance, and practical support from the team.

Real Impact

Support that helps people participate in daily life and community.

Common Questions

What people ask us first.

Quick answers about services, eligibility, referral pathways, and getting started.

What does Empowered Services do?

Empowered Services provides person-centered support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Oregon, including DSP matching, daily living support, community integration, life skills, and the Empowered Choice Program.

How do I start services?

Start with the Customer Intake form. A Care Coordinator will review the inquiry and help identify the next step.

Can a family member or friend be paid as a caregiver?

Yes, for eligible Oregon individuals, the Empowered Choice Program may allow a trusted family member or friend to become the paid Direct Support Professional, with agency support for onboarding, training, payroll, and compliance.

Where does Empowered Services currently serve?

Empowered Services currently serves Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Yamhill, Polk, Marion, Benton, Linn, and Lane counties. Service availability may vary by county.

How do I apply to become a DSP?

Visit the Careers page or Become a DSP page to learn about current openings and the application process.

Take The Next Step

Ready for support that feels personal?

Whether you are seeking support for a loved one, exploring the Empowered Choice Program, referring a customer, or applying as a DSP — there is a clear next step.

Start Customer Intake →Explore ECP →Apply as a DSP →

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