Care Designed Around Each Individual

Our mission is to provide personalized, supportive residential care that helps individuals build skills and move toward greater independence.

We create structured, therapeutic environments and collaborate with community partners to support meaningful progress and long-term stability.

We honor each individual’s goals, strengths, and choices in every aspect of support.

Person-Centered Care

Collaboration & Community

We work closely with families, partners, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, coordinated care.

We support individuals in developing life skills, increasing independence, and shaping their own future.

Empowerment & Growth

We maintain safe, structured settings that promote comfort, trust, and emotional well-being.

Safety & Stability

Supporting Residents Across a Range of Needs

MARS supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a wide range of abilities and support needs. Today, we serve over 50 individuals in Central California and have supported more than 100 individuals since our founding in 2006.

We welcome individuals with diverse clinical, behavioral, and personal support needs, including but not limited to:

  • Intellectual disabilities

  • Autism spectrum disorder

  • Seizure disorders and neurological conditions

  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

  • Language and communication barriers

  • Mobility limitations and daily living support needs

  • Special dietary or medical requirements

  • Substance use histories

  • Behavioral challenges, including impulsivity, aggression, or self-injurious behavior

  • Safety awareness concerns, including elopement or wandering


Inclusive Support

We aid both verbal and non-verbal individuals and provide personalized care for those requiring assistance with mobility, daily living skills, and behavioral stabilization.

MARS serves adults of all genders and backgrounds through an inclusive, culturally responsive approach. We work closely with families, regional centers, and clinical teams to ensure appropriate placement, coordinated care, and long-term success for each individual we support.

The Heart Behind Our Work

We lead with dignity, compassion, and a belief in each person’s potential.

Our leadership team ensures these principles shape every home and program across the MARS Group.

Ismael Talavera

Visalia/Tulare Program Supervisor


Jessica Pence

Program Liaison and Assurance Manager


Headshot of Dr. Amy Kaufman, smiling and facing the camera in a cream top.

Dr. Amy Kaufman

Director of Clinical Services &Medical Management


Headshot of Astra Madden, smiling and facing the camera in a dark blue polo and black blazer.

Astra Madden

Training Manager


Megan Charles

Human Resources Manager


Daniel Esparza

Bakersfield Program Supervisor