TaeCare Inc.About Us
Independence, Dignity, and Opportunity
TaeCare Inc. is a nonprofit built on the belief that everyone deserves the support, skills, and community they need to thrive on their own unique journey.
Our Mission
TaeCare Inc. empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and young adults transitioning out of foster care by providing essential resources, practical life-skills training, mentorship, and compassionate support. Our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and opportunity so every person can thrive on their own unique journey.
Our Vision
We envision an inclusive and compassionate society where every person, regardless of background or ability, has the resources, confidence, opportunities, and community support needed to live independently and pursue their goals.
Our Values
- Dignity
- Independence
- Compassion
- Inclusion
- Opportunity
- Community
- Advocacy
Looking Ahead
Our roadmap for the next five years, one milestone at a time.
- Establish resource hubs in more than 10 communities within five years
- Develop a digital platform with accessible life-skills modules
- Build a nationwide mentorship network
- Create partnerships supporting transitional and permanent housing
- Advocate for stronger funding, accessibility, and protections
- Expand employment, education, and community opportunities
Leadership
Shanta Denard Clay, LCSW
Founder
Shanta Denard Clay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most challenging moments. She has worked across settings including the VA, VCU Hospital, and Sentara Hospital, with populations spanning children, couples, families, military personnel, and adults, addressing needs such as substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
She brings a warm, compassionate, solution-focused, and goal-oriented approach, believing that everyone has struggles to overcome and that healing begins with connection. She holds an MSW, is EMDR certified, and is currently a doctoral student (2027).