A Beacon of Help and Hope...
Partners for Life
If your child should be crawling, walking or talking, but isn’t, call for more information about resources and services.
Family-Centered Programming
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
- Transition Planning
- Resources for Self-Advocacy
- Parent to Parent Connections
Supplemental Resources
- Equipment Lending Program
- Augmentative Communication Equipment
- Adaptive Seating Assessments
- Training for Community Day Care Staff
Certifications and Licensing
- NJ Department of Health Approved
- All Teachers State Certified
- All Therapy and Nursing Staff State Licensed
Services Today...
for a Brighter Tomorrow
The Children's Center provides...
- 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