By now, day programs had become a major focus for comprehensive services in all counties throughout the state. In March of 1967, the state Arc organization issued a positive report outlining the remarkable progress made by individuals with developmental disabilities participating in day programs.
This progress cost the state just 60 cents per hour for each participant, considerably less than traditional residential care.
In 1967, the U.S. Public Health Service awarded Hennepin County a $150,000 grant to fund day programs for three years. Meanwhile, mental health centers in Minnesota were given added duties, including responsibility for planning day programs for local citizens with developmental disabilities.
The Arc Report illustrated how day programs have helped people with developmental disabilities make significant progress at a low cost.