Preview Harriet
We're opening Harriet Residential Care — a Community Residence Facility licensed by the DC Department of Health. Before our first residents move in, we'd like to walk you through the home, introduce our team, and answer your questions.
When: May 16 and 17, 2026 · 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Washington, D.C (full address sent by email after you reserve)
Who it's for: Families, case managers, care coordinators, social workers, advocacy partners, and anyone considering residential placement for an adult woman with IDD.
What you'll see when you visit
A walk-through of the home — bedrooms, common spaces, kitchen, and outdoor area. A conversation with our founders and clinical lead about how each resident will be supported day to day. Time to ask the questions you actually want answered: staffing, medical coordination, daily routines, how we partner with families, how referrals work, and anything else on your mind.
Plan for thirty to forty-five minutes if you'd like the full tour. Stay longer if there's more to talk about — we'd welcome it.
Who we serve
Adult women — eighteen and older — living with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are ready for a small, supported residential setting in Washington, D.C.
Harriet is licensed to support a small number of residents at a time. That's by design. The smaller the home, the steadier the relationships and the more attentive the support.
How we work
- A small home with consistent staff and long-term relationships built carefully over time.
- Support plans shaped around what is important to each resident — not only what is important for her.
- Coordinated care: Medical, behavioral, and day-program support in close partnership with families and clinical teams.
- Expert training through IntellectAbility, ensuring health and well-being are tracked attentively from day one.
What it means to be a DOH-licensed CRF/IDD home?
A Community Residence Facility for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities — CRF/IDD for short — is a license issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health under DC Municipal Regulations Title 22. The license verifies that the home meets District requirements for life safety, staffing levels, resident rights, medication management, and the physical environment. CRF/IDD homes are inspected on a regular schedule.
Approximately twelve CRF/IDD homes are currently licensed and operating in the District. Harriet is the newest.
About Harriet
Harriet Residential Care was founded by Zacher Bayonne to bring small-home, individualized residential support to adult women with IDD in Washington, D.C.
An Episcopal priest and industrial psychology expert, Zacher Bayonne leads Harriet Residential Care by transforming systems into spaces of dignity. His mission is to ensure every resident finds a true home rooted in safety, joy, and a sense of belonging.
We chose Washington, D.C. deliberately — to be part of a community, not apart from one. The home is named in honor of Harriet Tubman, whose legacy of care, courage, and refuge shapes how we approach this work.
Frequently asked questions
Who can be referred to Harriet?
Adult women, eighteen and older, with a documented diagnosis of intellectual and/or developmental disability who are ready to live in a small residential home. Most placements come through DDS Service Coordinators, hospital discharge planners, transition coordinators, or directly from families. We're happy to talk through whether Harriet is a fit before any formal referral.
Are you DDA-certified?
Yes, Harriet is licensed by the DC Department of Health and certified by DDS/DDA to accept Medicaid waiver–funded placements.
How many residents will live at Harriet?
Up to five residents. We chose a small-home model on purpose: fewer residents, more individualized support, more consistent staff.
Will residents have privacy?
Yes. Each resident has their own bedroom. Common spaces — kitchen, living room, and outdoor area — are shared. Residents help shape their daily routines and have meaningful choices about how they spend their time, in line with the federal HCBS Settings Rule.
How do I make a referral?
The simplest path is to reserve a preview slot using the form above or by calling us at (888) 886-7662. We'll talk through the person you have in mind, what kind of support she needs, and whether Harriet is a good fit — before any paperwork starts.
Is the preview a commitment?
No. The preview is open to anyone supporting or considering residential placement for an adult woman with IDD. There's no application, no pressure, and no follow-up sales call. Come learn about us.
Prefer to call or email?
Phone: (877) 547-2325
Email: Info@HarrietResidentialCare.com
We answer the phone during business hours, Monday through Friday. If we miss you, leave a message, and we'll get back to you the same day.
Serving Washington, D.C. · Licensed by the DC Department of Health (CRF/IDD)
(877) 547-2325 · Info@HarrietResidentialCare.com