About Us
Founded in February of 2023
MATCH is a vendor of Redwood Coast Regional (RCRC) based out of Fort Bragg, CA. We provide direct services free of cost to clients of RCRC through our adult day program and our afterschool behavioral support services for kids.
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Founded with the intention of fostering social opportunities for people with developmental disabilities, MATCH is expanding due to its onboarding of two Board-Certified Behavior Analysts. With their influence, MATCH is able to provide behavioral support services for younger kids in need of more tailored supports.
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Our Philosophy
Autonomy & Advocacy
We believe neurodivergence is natural and valuable. Every person deserves to have their preferences respected and their autonomy protected. Our services are rooted in safety, choice, and empowerment.
Behavior is Communication
We approach behavior with curiosity and compassion. Rather than suppressing behaviors, we seek to understand their function and meet underlying needs. We honor stimming, unique thinking styles, and nontraditional communication.
Collaboration over Compliance
We co-create goals with clients and stakeholders by asking: “How can we support them in doing what matters to them?” We value partnership over control and always prioritize consent and self-determination.
Meet The Team
Board
Board President: Gary Lewis
Board Secretary: Erin Brazill
Board Members: Courtney Thiesen & Kristy Tanguay
Executive Director
Caitlin Cleveland (they/them) founded MATCH Disability Services after OARS Therapeutic Services closed suddenly in 2022. Determined to continue services for the adult clients they served as program manager, Caitlin successfully launched MATCH in the summer of 2023, beginning with a small young adult program and a small middle school program. Caitlin is getting their Master's in Developmental Disabilities with a focus in Leadership & Advocacy. Their philosophy is shaped by the playful, joy-filled influences of a childhood in New Orleans, their years as a preschool teacher, and their experience as a queer person. They lead MATCH according to the perspectives of disability self-advocates and aspire to create a space where people can exhale, unmask, and be themselves.
Behaviorists
Jen Klapatch:
Remy Kaleb Remy Comerford Kaleb (they/them) is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who specializes in supporting teenagers and adults navigating mental illness and neurodevelopmental disability. They prioritize a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and function-based model of support, and have a wide range of experience working in community, medical, educational, and government settings. A lot of their work has focused around developing crisis management protocols and embedding behavioral interventions into creative projects—specifically using the science of behavior to teach skill acquisition within music, visual art, or writing projects. These projects are customized and designed to build on skills valuable to an individual's autonomy (e.g., executive functions: social problem solving, emotional regulation, time management, inhibition, etc.; self-advocacy, independent leisure skills). Remy's interest in blending structure with creativity goes back to their early career as a violinist, and it continues to shape how they practice ABA today. Though Chicago will always have a large piece of their heart, Remy is very excited to call Fort Bragg their new home!
Young Adult Lead DSP
Fionn Roberts (they/them) joined MATCH in the fall of 2024 and innovated its Young Adult Programming by creating evening and weekend activities and offering his experience running tabletop games like D&D and Pathfinder. Fionn comes from a background in working with adults with developmental disabilities as a long term In-Home Caretaker. They have gone through life managing their own disabilities and queer identity and have been supported by programs similar MATCH throughout their life. They take great pride in being able to support others and give back to the communities that have nurtured them in life. They continue to grow an expertise and education in caring for people and creating healthy spaces for others to be themselves. Fionn's long-term goal is to graduate from nursing school and specializing in caring for people with disabilities.
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Behavior Technicians
Natalie
Cassidy
Harlan
Justin