The Center is staffed with an Executive Director and 17 staff members including Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper, Medicaid Services Supervisor, several Instructors and Job Coaches. Volunteers provide classes in sign language and various life skills.

WATCH operates on an annual budget of approximately $850,000. Our main source of funding is through Kentucky Medicaid as a direct provider of adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Community Living Supports & ABI. This source of funding allows our center to receive funds based on attendance in our program for 50 individuals. The process of de-institutionalizing individuals and intervening before others might be institutionalized is the foundation for this funding.

The second source of funding comes from community donations, which are used to supplement and support center operation and project expenses. Organizations such as Knights of Columbus, local churches, fraternities, sororities and many others sponsor several fund raisers through out the year to meet these needs. Since government funding may drop significantly in any given year, dependence on community support may vary greatly. Aluminum recycling is an ongoing fundraiser for WATCH. The community is encouraged to donate their aluminum cans 24/7 by dropping them off in the cotton wagon located in the parking lot at 702 Main Street.

The community should note that our center does not receive any funding from the Paducah Telethon or United Way. The center provides transportation services when needed, but with the cost of fuel along with the federal budget cuts, more support is needed. Because local school systems are only responsible for educating disabled individuals up to the age of 21, our waiting list will continue to increase yearly. That's why we must depend on you, the community to help support our program.