Early Childhood Education and Intervention offered at HopeSparks - Children's Developmental Services - CDS
Provides early intervention therapy and education support services for children ages birth to three in their natural environment. Outcome/Results - Enables families to care for their children and participate in family and community activities - Helps children be active and successful participants across a variety of settings and situations - Improved positive social-emotional skills and social relationships - Improved acquisition and use of knowledge and skills including language and communication - Improved use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs. Services - Evaluation and Assessment - Tailored educational and therapeutic plans - Occupational Therapy - Speech and Language Services - Infant Mental Health Services - Parent Education and Support - Treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ages 24-36 months) - Specialized treatment for motor/sensory and feeding concerns - Bilingual Services - Home Visits - Play Groups - Family Events.
Physical Address
3408 South Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98409
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Application process
Call for more information.
Fee
Insurance when applicable for therapeutic services.
Eligibility
Pierce County Residents with children birth to three.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Pierce, WA
Agency info
HopeSparks Family Services
We strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change. Our four core programs are: Relatives Raising Children: Provides support, information, resources and advocacy to strengthen caregivers who have assumed responsibility for children not theirs by birth. Services are available to Pierce County residents at no cost. Children's Developmental Services: Offers development assessment and individualized education plans for children ages birth to 3 with developmental delays. Included in our program are speech and occupational therapy, literacy, motor skill and sensory development. Bilingual Services available. Family Support Services: In home assistance, goal setting, parent education and more. We focus on helping at risk families learn to become self-sufficient. With a supportive home environment, every child in Pierce County can be school ready and academically and socially successful. Pediatric Healthcare Integration HopeSparks partners with pediatric practices to provide collaborative care for children and their families. Both medical and behavioral healthcare are provided in primary care or other clinical settings. Pediatric Integrated Therapists work closely with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants to provide brief, evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavior challenges.