Our mission is to protect, foster, develop, and advance the rights and interests of adults with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive the support, care, and opportunities they need to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.
In 1971, a group of determined parents founded Valley Village to secure a future for their children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. At a time when institutionalization was often the only option, these parents envisioned community-based living and specialized support.
In 1976, their vision became a reality with the opening of Valley Village’s first home in Sylmar, providing a nurturing environment for six young women. Over the years, Valley Village expanded to meet the needs of the community, developing residential homes, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities.
Today, Valley Village serves nearly 400 individuals with disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Seizure Disorders, and Cerebral Palsy. More than 50 years later, we remain committed to our mission — honoring the legacy of the parents who started it all and continuing to champion the rights and well-being of adults with disabilities.
In October 2024, Valley Village became a subsidiary of Momentum, a nonprofit since 1945 dedicated to supporting independence and full citizenship of children and adults with disabilities and medical conditions and being a resource to their families. . .
Our collaboration with Momentum strengthens our ability to advocate, innovate, and expand services while preserving our core mission. This partnership allows us to increase access to specialized programs, resources, and expertise, ensuring that the individuals we serve continue to receive high-quality, person-centered care.
Momentum is a leading nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities and promoting inclusion for people with disabilities. The Momentum Family of Organizations with over 30 service sites across 5 counties in Southern California and beyond providing lifespan services and resources.
Together, we are stronger, ensuring that inclusion, respect, and opportunity remain at the heart of everything we do.
Momentum President & CEO
Lori Anderson
Executive Director
Debra Donovan
Interim Executive Director
Susie Effatian
Controller
Phillip Motherspaw
