Helpers, Inc.’s story began in early 2006 when Stacy Jones, a mother of a child with a developmental disability, became increasingly aware of families like hers struggling to find in home care providers to work with their children.  As a corporate recruiter, she had the skills and expertise to successfully recruit, hire, and retain great Helpers for her son.   She took this passion and launched Helpers, Inc. Word spread quickly of the personal, professional and compassionate approach embraced by the team at Helpers, Inc. Soon Helpers, Inc was helping hundreds of families just like Stacy’s find companion care for their loved ones.

Stacy’s business partner, Anne Cousin, was managing her companion care needs for her elderly father who was finding it difficult to manage daily tasks.  It was apparent that his needs were not unlike those of the people she helped every day in her role as Director at Helpers, Inc.  Thus, the Companion Care division of Helpers, Inc. was created!

Stacy Jones

 

Stacy spent many years in Corporate America in Management and Recruiting for Gap, Inc. and Apple Computer. Ultimately, Stacy realized that her entire professional career path had given her the skills and abilities necessary to make a meaningful change in the way supportive care services were delivered to and managed by families.  Helpers, Inc. was born and the results are self-evident. Stacy is committed and passionate about making a very real difference in the lives of the children, their families and the Helpers that work with them. She remains very actively involved in the community focusing on advocating for those with developmental disabilities.  She has been appointed by the Governor of the State of Kansas to serve on the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Blue Valley Special Olympics.

Anne Cousin

Anne’s professional background in Account Management and Marketing for IBM and Sprint added an additional level of expertise, professionalism, and service to Helpers, Inc.  As the mother of 3 children, she understands the importance of having the right individual working in the home with a loved one.  She is actively involved in the community, serves on several committees where her children attend school, and is a former board member of the Autism Society of the Heartland.  She has also been actively involved in advocating for individuals with disabilities and the elderly at the state capital and in the community.

We are proud to say that our business growth has come from word of mouth referrals from our clients and their families. We owe this to our dedicated Helpers and caring staff.