About Maison de Saint Joseph
Dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since the 1970s.
About Us
Nestled in the heart of Miami Gardens, Florida, Maison de St. Joseph was founded on the principle of LOVE by Junie Stinville and Ruth Ollivier. For over 40 years, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier have dedicated their lives to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with whom they always had a special bond, and who they believed society had dismissed.
With LOVE, FAITH AND DEVOTION, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier set out to show that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities should not be forgotten. They believed that they could not only teach those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to integrate into society, but that society had much to learn from the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
In the late 1970's, with belief in their patron saint, St. Joseph (the worker saint) as their guide, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier realized their dream of owning their own facility. With just four residents, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier began providing personalized care in a family-oriented setting.
Maison de St. Joseph has grown in the past 40 years to include two residential facilities and one adult day training facility.
Maison de St. Joseph continues to serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities with dignity, humility and LOVE.
Our History
Nestled in the heart of Miami Gardens, Florida, Maison de St. Joseph was founded on the principle of LOVE by Junie Stinville and Ruth Ollivier. For over 40 years, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier have dedicated their lives to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with whom they always had a special bond, and who they believed society had dismissed.
With LOVE, FAITH AND DEVOTION, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier set out to show that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities should not be forgotten. They believed that they could not only teach those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to integrate into society, but that society had much to learn from the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
In the late 1970's, with belief in their patron saint, St. Joseph (the worker saint) as their guide, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier realized their dream of owning their own facility. With just four residents, Ms. Stinville and Ms. Ollivier began providing personalized care in a family-oriented setting.
Maison de St. Joseph has grown in the past 40 years to include two residential facilities and one adult day training facility.
Maison de St. Joseph continues to serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities with dignity, humility and LOVE.
Our Mission
To empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives by providing compassionate, individualized support and fostering a supportive community.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We approach our work with empathy, kindness, and genuine care for each individual.
Dignity
We honor the inherent worth of every person, treating all with respect and equality.
Community
We foster meaningful connections and a sense of belonging for everyone we serve.
Independence
We empower individuals to develop skills for greater self-reliance and autonomy.
Community Partners & Resources
We partner with these organizations to provide comprehensive support and services to our community.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
Official PartnerServes the needs of Floridians with developmental disabilities.
Services Offered
Support Services
Social, medical, behavioral, residential, and therapeutic services.
Residential Services
Support for individuals in various living arrangements.
Employment Services
Assistance with finding and maintaining employment.
iBudget Waiver
Home and community-based services for eligible individuals.
Guardianship Program of Miami
Official PartnerThe Guardianship Program of Miami provides guardianship services to vulnerable adults who have been determined by the court to be incapacitated and who have no family or friends willing or able to serve as their guardian.
Services Offered
Legal Guardianship
Court-appointed guardianship for incapacitated adults.
Case Management
Ongoing support and management of client needs.
Advocacy
Representing the best interests of vulnerable adults.
Support Services
Coordination of medical, social, and personal care services.
Children's Home Society of Florida
Serving the community since 1902, the Children's Home Society of Florida is committed to providing a wide range of services to children and families in need.
Services Offered
Adoption
Bringing families together through adoption.
Child Welfare
Leading the way in how children and families are served.
For Parents
Support and guidance for parents.
Community Schools
Support for students facing challenges that impact their education.