Belonging, Stability, Community

Supportive living community for adults with Autism and

other intellectual & developmental disabilities

LET THE GOOD
TIMES BOWL!

COC Bowling Fundraiser

February 14, 2026

Join us!
Check out our Events page for the details on all our events.

Our mission at Communities of Crocus (COC) is to create supportive homes of choice for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDDs), including Autism that give them a sense of pride, accomplishment and dignity through providing services and housing within a natural environment.

COC includes:

Individual apartments within a shared home with 24/7 care.
Individual independent/supportive apartments.
Natural supportive neighbor community homes.
Social, recreational, vocational, health & wellness, lifelong learning and vocational opportunities.
Services and support for residents, families, caregivers, and the greater community.
A place for greater Community gatherings.
Supportive trial living opportunity.

View Plans for the Community

T H E F A C T S

36

1 In Every 36
Children Is Diagnosed With Autism.

*Source

Of People With IDD Live With Their Parents

61%

7.4 M

Adults With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
In The US.

W h a t O t h e r s
A r e S a y i n g

Irene Litherland & Family

“This is so very exciting! How great to have housing that is designed to serve a variety of levels and types of support needs, support individual lifestyle preferences, and allow for families or others to live nearby. I wish I could transfer my family's life to Wisconsin to join this very promising project! Thank you for the inspiration!"

The founders of COC, Amy Hansel and Emily Peters are determined to create a space in Wisconsin where their children and others with similar disabilities will be supported and able to reach their fullest potential within a natural environment.

Hear Amy and Emily, and others as they share about Communities of Crocus.

Video Overview