DAMAR Facts

Founded
July 1967

Residential Campus Opened
February 1970

Chief Executive
Gregory A. Johnson joined the staff in January 1980; he was appointed chief executive in November 1982.

Board of Directors
Since its inception, DAMAR’s strategic mission and vision has been governed by a Board of Directors.

Size of Residential Campus

  • 38 total acres
  • 6 residential buildings totaling 125 beds
  • 1 education building (DAMAR Academy)
  • 1 administration and family services center
  • 1 indoor swimming pool and fitness center
  • 1 food/services/multipurpose building
  • 1 maintenance facility
  • outdoor athletic fields

Size of Community-based Services

  • 4 group homes
  • 15 transition homes
  • A growing number of community-based home sites across central Indiana
  • Comprehensive outpatient counseling and mental health services

Daily Populations

  • 123 children served on the residential campus
  • Residents are ages 6-21
  • Typical length of treatment is 19-24 months
  • Most residents have experienced at least 5 (and some up to 30) previously failed placements before coming to DAMAR
  • 40 percent have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
  • 50 percent face challenges attributable to abuse and neglect
  • 93 percent successfully transition to more independent settings
  • 500 children and adults served through community-based services
  • 650 employees

Economic Impact

  • DAMAR is one of the largest employers in Decatur Township.
  • DAMAR is one of the largest not-for-profit employers in central Indiana.

DAMAR Firsts

  • Opened Indiana’s first group home, the Elizabeth R. Frink Residence, opened on January 1, 1983.
  • Creation of the BASE program, Indiana’s first program model for serving children with developmental disabilities and emotional challenges reflected from previous situations of abuse and neglect.
  • Opened Indiana’s first outpatient behavioral and mental heath clinic exclusively for individuals with developmental disabilities in 2003.
  • Co-founded Indiana’s first and only credentialing training program for practitioners treating youth with sexually maladaptive behaviors in 2004.

Research
Through the DAMAR Best initiative, the organization researches, implements and exports best treatment practices throughout the disabilities industry.

Mission Support
DAMAR annually received gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations. Click here to learn more about supporting DAMAR’s mission.

Annual Operating Budget (Fiscal Year 2008)
$34,327,520

Primary Funding Sources (Fiscal Year 2007**)
Total funding: approximately $31,800,000

  • Division of Child Services    33%
  • Department of Education    29%
  • Medicaid    32%
  • Bureau of Development Disabilities    4%
  • Philanthropic Contributions    2%

**Unaudited Financials

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