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- EIN 20-3417567
- (610) 793-1037
- 350 Locust Grove Rd West Chester PA 19382 USA
- www.springbrook-farm.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Rehabilitative Care
Mission: To enrich the lives of children with disabiliites through animal-assisted activities
Results: “Our daughter Alannah (age 7) has participated in Spring Brook Farm programs for almost 3 years. Alannah was diagnosed with Autism when she was 3. Spring Brook Farm has provided us with a safe and nurturing environment allowing her to develop bonds with her volunteers and all the animals. Alannah is now able to express her feelings and emotions with greater clarity and has developed more confidence in initiating and maintaining a conversation due to her participation in Spring Brook Farm programs. We are simply overjoyed with her progress and are extremely thankful to Spring Brook Farm for providing programs that provide developmental opportunities that are so important and educational for our daughter.” Mary C.
Target demographics: We provide opportunities for children with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, to participate in animal-assisted activities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In addition to the children who are apart of our weekly individual program, in 2013 nearly 80 children participated in our Camp Geronimo
Geographic areas served: Southern Chester County
Programs: Served children with disabilities who made visits to our fully handicapped-accessible facility to participate in our animal-assisted activities for the purpose of promoting knowledge, confidence, and self- esteem. In 2017,330 volunteers spent around 5,000 hours of service to help during the summer and fundraising events.