When you walk into the Families With Special Needs preschool
classrooms, you see bright, energetic children, eager to
learn and explore. But, the lives of these children are
anything but typical. Children whose parents have developmental
disabilities or other special needs face unique challenges.
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Nearly 100% of the children we serve live
at or below poverty level. |
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For many of our preschoolers, the only
hot, nutritious meals they receive are at school. |
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Most parents in this program do not drive,
and would not be able to send their child to our preschool
unless free door-to-door transportation is provided. |
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While at home, these children have little
opportunity to interact with other children and learn
important social skills. |
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Without early intervention preschool,
these children are at high risk for developing environmental
retardation requiring costly public special education
intervention. |
We Provide:
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Year-round, tuition free early intervention
preschool to children ages 2-5. |
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Three classes with no more than 10 children
in each class. |
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Free door-to-door transportation for each
child. |
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A nutritious breakfast, lunch and wholesome
snack each day. |
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A developmentally appropriate program
that is licensed by the State of Oregon Services to
Children and Families Division, and fully accredited
by the National Association for the Education of Young
Children. |
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Monthly home visits by the Preschool teachers. |
Preschool Goals:
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Children will learn basic self-help skills. |
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Children will learn the basic concepts
they need for school readiness. |
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Children will learn to express their feelings
with words and develop a sense of caring for others. |
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Parents will be successful in their efforts
to provide a safe and nurturing home. |
The
Families With Special Needs Preschool Program is partially
supported by the United Way of Lane County, Lane County
Health & Human Services Commission, Lane County Commission
on Children and Families, State of Oregon Department of
Education – USDA Childcare Food Program, Oregon Services
to Children and Families, Emergency Food and Shelter National
Board program, and by the generous donations from individuals,
foundations, businesses and organizations in our community.
For information, contact:
Jan Aho
jaho@pearlbuckcenter.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
and the State of Oregon prohibits discrimination in all
USDA programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
sex, religion, age, or disability. To file a complaint of
discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
Room 326-W, Whiten Building, S.W. Washington, D.D. 20250-9410
or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA and the State
of Oregon are equal opportunity providers and employers.
