Welcome to
Thrive Real Life Independence

Since 2011, we have been serving the state of Delaware offering customized training and support designed to meet your employment needs. We help you develop skills and assist in learning new ones so you can achieve your career goals.

Your Success is Our Success

At THRIVE, we offer real-life independence for people with disabilities by providing life skills and employee readiness training, so those we serve may enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of doing meaningful work.

Our people centered approach offers clients individualized assistance, ensuring they receive the training and counseling tailored to their specific needs.

We then match our candidates with participating businesses, and provide incentives, which lower labor costs in the short term, and reduce turnover in the long term with a motivated and loyal employee–for a better bottom line.

Our Mission is to develop and deliver services that enable people to Thrive regardless of disability or age. Our intention is to assist our clients in moving beyond the perceived limits of disability. To accomplish our mission, Thrive will continually explore new research, programs and possibilities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities

Have a question?

Call us : 302.274.8728

Office Hours

Monday – Friday : 8am – 4pm

Thrive Real Life Independence is a Provider Agency for the State of Delaware.

What Do We Provide?

At Thrive, we offer real-life independence for people with disabilities by providing life skills and employee readiness training so those we serve may enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of doing meaningful work.

While disability may pose limits on individuals, Thrive will not be limited in our thinking about how to develop and improve services that enhance opportunities for people living with a disability. Not content with the limits of disability, Thrive will focus on the possibilities of living with and beyond disability.

Employment Services

We assists our clients to obtain and maintain employment in our communities. We provide on the job support both short & long-term.

  • Employment Readiness

  • Job Placement Services

  • On-The-Job Support

Prevocational Services

We help clients develop & improve in general “soft” skills that will help them be more attractive in a competitive job market.

  • Vocational Assessment

  • Technical Skills Development

  • Individualized Support (1-1)

Day Habilitation Program

Program designed to assist with maintaining independence with adaptive skills, socialization & activities of daily living.

  • Social Skills Development

  • Life Skills Development

  • Long-Term Support

Employers Who Thrive

Thrive Real Life Independence is a job placements agency for people with “differing abilities.” and provider for the State of Delaware. Our focus is to assist our clients in moving beyond the perceived limits of disability and find them meaningful employment. To accomplish our mission, we act as a liaison for our clients to potential employers who are willing to hire them.

Thrive Hiring Solutions

Thrive provides free job training and individualized support for all our clients the Employer hires. This include:

  • Prescreened, qualified candidates
  • On-site training (job coaching)
  • Productive, highly motivated, dependable employees
  • Increased retention
  • Specialized long term support

Boost Company Image

A workplace that is accepting of all values the productivity regardless of ability – creates a more fulfilling and rewarding work environment. Employers will gain a loyal, dedicated employee during a tight labor market.

Hiring a Thrive Client will lead to increase clientele to your business establishment.

Return on Investment

Capitalize on the ROI of employing people with disabilities by utilizing both federal and state tax incentives.

Financial benefits for Employers:

  • DE Tax Credit of $1,400
  • Federal Tax Credit of $2,400 on the first $6,000 of wages

Successful Thrive Placements

  • Bank of America

  • Hampton Inn
  • Christiana Hilton
  • University of Delaware
  • Willey Farms
  • Camp Bow Wow
  • Newark National Foods
  • Food Lion
  • Drake’s Auto Body
  • Café Gelato
  • Kohl’s
  • Wal-Mart
  • McDonalds
  • MOT Senior Center
  • Acme Markets
  • Elite Business Services
  • Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers
  • Wawa
  • Walgreens
  • HomeGoods
  • Our Daily Bread
  • Janssen’s Market
  • Sherm’s Catering

Contact us

If you would like to learn more about Thrive Real Life Independence, please contact:

Thrive Real Life Independence
108 Patriot Drive, Suite A
Middletown, DE 19709

302.261.2139  | 302.376.3081  | [email protected]