Irene Wortham Center, Inc.

Empowering children and adults with developmental or socioeconomic challenges to lead healthy, happy, more independent lives since 1961.

Services

individual with a disability smiling and siting at the adult day activity center

Irene Wortham Center provides a range of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental delays (IDD). Our programs include an Adult Day Activity Center accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF), Residential Care, and a five-star Early Learning Center for children ages 3 months to pre-K. 

Join our team

children eating lunch at the early learning center

Want to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in western North Carolina? Reach out to learn more about employment opportunities at Irene Wortham. 

Support

individual with a disability blowing bubbles out side of the adult day activity center

Irene Wortham is a 501(c)3 that relies in part on donations to continue our important work. All gifts are fully tax deductible.