Children deserve a bright and healthy start in life. Recognizing developmental delays and treating them early is vital in the growth of children. And all children should have the opportunity to learn and socialize with their peers. Via’s Children's Services can make all the difference in a family’s life.
 Early
Intervention Program
Early identification and age-appropriate therapies are critical to the well-being of children with disabilities. Via’s Early Intervention services, offered to children from birth to age three, can enhance a child’s development and provide support and assistance to families. Therapists work with infants and toddlers in their homes and daycare facilities to arrest delays and include caregivers in the teaching process so therapy can continue at home.
 Inclusive
Childcare
All children should have the same opportunities to learn and grow in their community and it is critical that children receive appropriate care and education. Via’s Inclusive Childcare program, in partnership with the United Way, trains childcare facilities so they can provide care and education for children with special needs. Inclusive Childcare ensures all children have the opportunity to develop and learn through discovery with their peers.
 Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Sibshops are lively celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many somewhere in between. Sibshops reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another - if they are given a chance.
For more information, contact:
Julie DePhillips, Director of Children's Services
j.dephillips@vianet.org • 484-893-5392
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