Where is Hope University located?
800 S. Lemon Street, Anaheim, CA 92805.
We are located in Orange County, Southern California, near Disneyland.

What are the hours of operation?
The day program operates from 8:30AM – 2:30PM, Monday-Friday.

Are part time schedules accepted?
Yes, we have individuals who attend 2 - 5 days per week.

What is a typical day like?
There are five sessions per day.  Each session is 50 – 60 minutes long with a 10 minute break in between.  There is 1 hour for lunch.

Is the schedule the same every day?
Each day is different to provide a wider variety of curriculum for our individuals.

Do you serve hot lunches?
No, individuals bring their own lunches.  Microwaves and refrigerators are available to be used with supervision from the staff.  We also have a snack stand which offers a variety of food items

Do you operate year round?
Yes, with one week breaks in the summer and winter in addition to regularly scheduled national holidays.

What ages do you serve?
Individuals are 22 years and over.

What disabilities do you serve?
All developmental disabilities are served as long as individuals are ambulatory, capable of handling all of their personal needs and have no current aggressive behaviors.

What is your staff:individual ratio?
Staff:individual ratio is 1:8.

Is talent in the arts required for admittance?
No, however, individuals must have a strong interest in the arts.

Is there a fee to attend?
Yes, tuitions are paid by regional centers, scholarships or privately by families.

Are you funded by regional centers other than Orange County?
Yes, we presently have individuals from 4 different regional centers.

Field trip to Cabrillo Marine Museum.

Do you have residential facilities?
No, we are strictly a day program.

Do you provide transportation?
No, but arrangements for transportation can be made through Regional Center.

Do students go out into the community?
Periodic enrichment field trips are taken 4-5 times per year.
Performance groups entertain in community outreach performance.

a.	Schedule a visit/tour of the facility to see if the program would benefit individual.
b.	Call your regional center service coordinator and ask that a packet of information be sent to Hi Hopes Identity Discovery Foundation regarding the interested individual.
c.	A two day assessment will be required prior to being accepted.
d.	If accepted, paperwork must be completed prior to attending.
e.	Proof of a tuberculosis test within the last year must be provided.

Is there a graduate program?
No, individuals may stay as long as they feel that they are benefiting from the program.

What is the difference between Hi Hopes Identity Discovery Foundation, Inc. and Hope University? 
Hi Hopes Identity Discovery Foundation, Inc. is the non profit organization that operates Hope University.