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Custom assembly and packaging provide priceless benefits

California Autism Foundation contract packaging and assembly services support several programs for adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, while growing into the third largest business in Richmond, CA.

MULTIFACETED OPERATION. The Foundation's Custom Assembly and Packaging operation provides packaging, labeling, fulfillment, and
MULTIFACETED OPERATION. The Foundation's Custom Assembly and Packaging operation provides packaging, labeling, fulfillment, and
California Autism Foundation

California Autism Foundation serves multiple functions. The organization offers A Better Chance (ABC) Residential Services through three adult group homes and ABC Supported Living Services to support mainstream living for 22 adults capable of greater independence. CAF also sponsors the creation of ABC Apartments, serving 14 adults in affordable community living in Contra Costa County.

In addition, the community-based education programs at A Better Chance School and ABC Camp provide 45 children with education and activities year round. The ABC Work Activity Program is funded through the Regional Center of the East Bay and the California Department of Rehabilitation. The program is designed to provide adults with vocational skills and paid work experience that will enable them to work productively and independently. ABC Work Activity Program participants are employed by CAF’s Custom Assembly and Packaging service, which provides packaging, labeling, fulfillment, and assembly services to local businesses.

ABC Day Program provides a community based vocational training, adult education, and activity enrichment curriculum to more than 90 adults each day. And, ABC Industries offers supported employment and job coaching to more than 70 adults with autism or other developmental disabilities. The ABC Transportation Services transports more than 150 CAF clients between their home and the day program.

During the past 26 years, CAF has provided individualized care for more than 1,000 children and adults with autism in Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, and San Francisco Counties.

Packaging earns its place

The Custom Assembly and Packaging operation has been providing packaging, labeling, fulfillment, and assembly services to northern California businesses for 30 years. According to CAF Founder and Chief Executive Officer John Visbal, the operation functions based on three assumptions: The job has to be done right the first time, the customer’s budget is tight, and the customer needed it yesterday.

Among recent customers are Dole Foods, Beringer, Costco Wholesale, and One Hope winery. The operation also has handled Clif Bar, a maker of all-natural and organic energy and nutrition foods beverages; restaurant cleaning supplies; and biodegradable plates. Visbal says the operation also has served local chocolate manufacturers with warehousing of assembled gift assortments.

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