Established by NJID in 1969 as one of the nation's first early intervention programs, The Children's Center has helped thousands of children with developmental disabilities and delays lead more productive and successful lives.
The value of early intervention services administered to infants and young children has long been recognized as vital in enabling maximum potential to be achieved. Intensive clinical and educational services provided early to young children with special needs have been shown to improve developmental outcomes and reduce the dependency on future services as children mature.
Caregivers who participate in The Children's Center experience lessened anxiety about the care and management of their young children. Through family training, supports, practical advice and counseling, the challenges of caring for a child with special needs are addressed and overcome.
Compassionate Care
The Early Intervention Team includes:
Special Education Teachers, Nurses,
Therapists, and Social Workers
Translators and Interpreters
Professionals Highly Trained and Experienced
Early Intervention Services
Effective and individualized supports through:
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech/Language Therapy
Early Special Education
Family Training and Social Work
Supports
Medical and Nursing Supports
Family Focused Supports
Parent Support Groups
Sibling Play Groups
Inclusive Play Opportunities in
Community Based Settings
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Development
Services in the child’s home and natural environments such as day care
centers
Medical screening, nursing supports, developmental therapies and
special education programming
Parent support sessions and sibling
play groups
Transition planning to help assure that children continue to receive optimal educational and therapeutic services upon discharge when the child reaches age three.
To learn about the referral process for services and for answers to any program questions, please call (732) 548-3356.
The Children’s Center Serves Children and Families Living in Middlesex County