Community Integration Program

Villa's Community Integration Program (CIP) is a community-based day program designed to meet the needs of adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work. CIP members build employment-related skills through supervised volunteer opportunities, as well as independent living skills training. CIP is offered at Villa's Pasadena and Ventura County locations. Contact us to learn more.

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A community integration program female adult participant wearing sunglasses and a hat is sitting on a bench by a pond, fishing with a fishing rod. She is sticking out her tongue and smiling. There are trees across the pond under a clear blue sky.
Two people, a woman skills instructor in a red hoodie and sweatpants and a adult male participant in a black and red jacket, are outdoors in a park collecting trash, with the woman placing trash into a plastic bag.
Two women wearing playful hats and glasses, sitting at a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth, smiling and making peace signs. The background has teal walls and decorations.
A man wearing glasses, a red bandana, and a red T-shirt standing in front of a bulletin board with wanted posters of various people, some labeled as dangerous fugitives and having a reward of two million dollars.
Two women stand outdoors on grass and look inside a clear plastic bag, with one woman holding it and the other looking inside. One woman has short light hair and pink slippers, and the other has long gray hair styled in braids and is dressed in flora
Three women sitting at a decorated table, smiling for a photo, with gold hearts on a black backdrop behind them. Two women are wearing red, one with glasses and a red dress, and the other with a red jacket. The third woman has blue hair and glasses,
Two men pose in front of a detailed humanoid robot with a metallic, futuristic design, illuminated with purple and blue lights, surrounded by comic book posters and fantasy-themed decor.
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General Information

    • Prevocational skills through community volunteer opportunities

    • Resume-building

    • Filling out job applications

    • Mobility training

    • Self-care and advocacy

    • Community integration

    • Community safety skills

    • Social interaction

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A CIP Spotlight Story

This achievement award is going to someone who exemplifies hard work, team works and remarkable personal growth. When this person first joined CIP he was reserved, only spoke a few words and wanted to keep to himself. He was not interested in social interactions and often wanted to be left alone. This person is very strong willed and wanted to do things when he wanted and how he wanted which made it hard for staff to connect with him at first, but we never gave up and neither did he. Over time we witnessed an incredible transformation now this person communicates with both staff and peers he asks where his staff is when she’s running late and he’s excited to know what’s for lunch on fun Fridays and he warmly greets and says goodbye to his friends. For those of you who know this person you know how big of a milestone this is for him, we could not be any prouder. This person is not only a dedicated worker who doesn’t stop until the job is perfectly done but he is also a true team player who is always ready to lend a hand. It has been an honor to support David in this journey and we are privileged to witness his continued growth with this success. I am proud to present this achievement award to David Tista!

Perla Moran, CIP Administrator

What are our participants saying?

“The Humane Society is my favorite volunteer site. I like working with the bunnies and helping them do exercise.”

— Teresa, CIP Participant

“I never had confidence in my whole life, and Villa gave me that confidence. It’s been the best gift anyone has ever given me. Now when I face something difficult or something that’s hard, I have the confidence to keep persevering, and I don’t give up.”

— Danny, CIP Participant

“CIP increased my confidence and helped give me a better life. The staff are my support; they help me when I need them.”

— Carolina, CIP Participant

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Meet Your Administrator

The participants are the primary reason Perla Moran is so passionate about working at CIP and why she has stayed at Villa for over a decade. “It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their growth, both in their work and social skills, and to see them develop as individuals,” she says. A Cal State Northridge graduate with a BA in Psychology, Perla is person-center trained and bilingual (Spanish). She has worked as a direct support professional for adults and elderly people, behavioral interventionalist in both home and school settings, and job coach. Once at Villa, she started as a Skills Instructor and advanced to becoming CIP Program Supervisor.

Perla’s expert planning and communication skills ensure CIP runs smoothly, earning positive feedback from families. She excels in problem-solving and critical thinking, always prepared with a backup plan for unexpected challenges. A collaborative team player, Perla values the CIP staff and actively seeks their input during events. She knows that staff often offer creative solutions that enhance the program; involving them in decision-making helps foster a sense of connection and inclusivity. With the belief that emotional intelligence and leadership go hand in hand, Perla’s ability to empathize allows staff and participants to feel a strong sense of belonging.

“I truly enjoy how fun the program is!” says Perla. “CIP fosters an environment where having a good time is an integral part of the experience for participants and staff.”

Perla Moran

Community Integration Program Pasadena, Supervisor
(626) 449-2919 ext. 172

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Meet The Team

Michelle Lam

Director of Adult Day Services
(626) 449-2919 ext. 106

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Jordan Paggett

Skills Instructor III
(626) 449-2919 ext. 162

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Axel Ochoa

Skills Instructor II
(626) 449-2919 ext. 172

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Community Integration

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Villa's Community Integration Program

2116 E. Villa Street

Pasadena, CA 91107

For more information or services offered at the Community Integration Program, please contact:

Perla Moran, CIP Supervisor
(626) 449-2919 ext. 172