Loveland Center was established in 1962 by a group of parents who sought to provide a productive and safe place for their adult children to go during the day. From the outset, the vision was to provide more than just a traditional sheltered workshop. Instead, Loveland Center focuses on offering individualized services which empower adults with developmental disabilities to make informed decisions in regard to work, lifestyle and citizenship so that they may become more self-sufficient and interconnected within the community.

Since its founding, Loveland has expanded to offer adult day training, supported employment and volunteering, supported living, and group home services for adults with developmental disabilities