S June Smith Center

Programs: The infant/toddler program involves families as active partners in the growth and development of children with disabilities from birth to age three. Services are provided in a natural setting, usually the home, by therapists and special instructors following an ifsp established for the child. Family or caregiver education is a major focus during these visits so that daily routines and activities can be used to address the specific needs of the child and family. Services are funded by the lancaster county and york/adams county mh/mr/ei offices. Support is also received from a united way allocation grant.

the center operates four preschools in lancaster county. The preschools include children from age three to five and provide early intervention services for children with special needs as well as daily interaction with typical preschool children. Children referred to our preschools have an individualized educational plan specific to the child's needs. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are provided in an integrated, inclusive setting. Funding for the preschool comes from the lancaster-lebanon intermediate unit 13 and from private tuition. Support is also received from a united way allocation grant.

the first-step program is coordinated through lancaster county and york/adams county mental health/mental retardation/early intervention (mh/mr/ei) offices. The program conducts evaluations of children with suspected developmental delays using a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team consisting of licensed therapists and certified teachers. These evaluations are normally conducted in the family's home. If a developmental delay of 25% or more in any one of five developmental areas is determined, an individualized family support plan (ifsp) is developed with the participation of the family.