Harriet Residential Care All-Women’s Group Home in Washington, DC
Welcome to Harriet Residential Care, where compassion meets professionalism in the heart of Washington, DC. We’re more than a group home—we’re a community where women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) feel valued, supported, and empowered.
Where Care Meets Community
in the Heart of DC
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FOR PARENTS WITH IDD CHILDREN
A Parent’s Guide to Residential Care for Women With IDD
From safety to daily enrichment, explore the key factors every parent should consider when evaluating group homes, and how the right choice can bring peace of mind.
FOR PARENTS WITH IDD CHILDREN
A Parent’s Guide to Residential Care for Women With IDD
From safety to daily enrichment, explore the key factors every parent should consider when evaluating group homes, and how the right choice can bring peace of mind.
FOR PARENTS WITH IDD CHILDREN
A Parent’s Guide to Residential Care for Women With IDD
From safety to daily enrichment, explore the key factors every parent should consider when evaluating group homes, and how the right choice can bring peace of mind.
Compassionate, Person-Centered Support
Our care plans are individualized to meet each woman’s needs, preferences, and pace.
A Safe, Licensed Home for Women With IDD
We provide 24/7 licensed support in a warm, family-style environment. Every room is designed to feel like home—not an institution
Empowering Women to Thrive Every Day
Daily activities and community engagement help residents build confidence and independence.
A Home, Not an Institution
We go beyond meeting standards—we meet hearts.
We understand that every young woman with IDD carries her own story, needs, and dreams, and we treat those with the dignity they deserve.
Parents can rest assured knowing that their daughters are surrounded by professionals who not only provide 24/7 licensed support but also form real, meaningful relationships.
With a high staff-to-resident ratio and a commitment to community integration, we deliver the kind of care that exceeds expectations and gives families peace of mind.
to thrive in a caring community.
Individualized Support
One-on-one time with caring staff offers each resident the support and attention she deserves. Whether it is building confidence, learning a new skill, practicing daily routines, or simply having a trusted person to talk to, we meet each woman where she is, every single day.
Patricia Leveroni33 y.o [IDD Healthcare Specialist]
Biography
Patricia is a healthcare specialist dedicated to supporting women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Patricia has over a decade of experience ensuring that individuals with IDD receive compassionate, person-centered support. She values professionalism, empathy, and clear communication with families.
Main Goal
To provide women with IDD a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive with dignity, independence, and respect.
- Strong collaboration between healthcare staff and families.
- Tailored care plans that adapt to each woman’s pace and preferences.
- Families receiving vague or inconsistent communication about their loved one’s care.
Zacher Bayonne[Priest & Founder, FaithLink Services Inc.]
Biography
Zacher Bayonne is the Founder and CEO of Harriet Residential Care. His leadership is shaped by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to high-quality, person-centered support. With years of experience as a management consultant specializing in organizational and digital transformation, Zacher has dedicated his career to helping organizations strengthen the way they serve the people who depend on them most — their clients.
He holds graduate degrees in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Divinity (MDiv), along with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. His faith, analytical insight, and organizational development background influence how Harriet Residential Care ensures every resident receives attentive, individualized care.
At Harriet Residential Care, Zacher brings a warm and steady presence. He works diligently to ensure that the right people, systems, processes, and tools are in place so every resident receives the attentive, individualized care they deserve.
As an Episcopal priest, Zacher believes a group home should truly feel like home — a place where safety, belonging, and opportunity are part of everyday life. His guiding conviction is rooted in a central commitment of the Episcopal tradition: “...to respect the dignity of every human being.” (BCP, pg. 305) That principle shapes the culture of Harriet Residential Care and inspires the team to support each resident with compassion, joy, and unwavering excellence.
Main Goal
To help churches and community organizations build inclusive, person-centered ministries and programs—especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—by integrating pastoral care, Christian formation, and evidence-based organizational practices..
- Faith communities where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are fully included in worship, formation, and community life.
- Churches and providers that use strong organizational systems and change management practices to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centered care.
- Systems or practices that are fragmented or inequitable, especially when they prevent individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families from receiving consistent, person-centered support.
Experienced, Licensed Professionals
Dedicated to Your Loved One’s Care
They trust in us
We talk to the families, we work with the young adults and we collaborate
with the most relevant organizations to provide the best living experience.
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