Children's Services

Children's Services

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We believe the first five years of a child’s life are critical. That is why Easterseals UCP has supports for children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Inclusive Early Intervention Services and Developmental Centers where specially trained teachers and therapists build the foundation for young children to grow and flourish. Our trained staff specializes in helping children with a variety of disorders including autism, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression and other mental health disorders.


Children's Services in North Carolina

Autism Services
Where early identification and intervention are critical to promote best possible outcomes for all children.  Learn more about Easterseals UCP services.

Community Assessment and Response to Expedite Services (C.A.R.E.S)
Our C.A.R.E.S. model provides meaningful and supportive interventions that are designed to engage and link children and their families to services following a mental health crisis. We ensure quick access to quality clinical services that meet individual’s needs in their communities with a tailored supportive approach that maximizes the youth and family’s voice. 


Children's Centers
Find the right Child Development Center for your son or daughter.  We offer inclusive programs for typical learners as well as children with special needs.

Child First NC
Child First North Carolina is a collaborative effort with Trillium Health Resources, Easterseals UCP, Child First National Program Office and North Carolina Council of Community Programs that helps vulnerable young children and families improve relationships, protect them, and provide an intense home-based plan.

Children's Outpatient Services
We provide evaluations and assessments to determine the most effective approach to improve mental health and wellness of the people we serve.

Early Intervention
Early intervention promotes the development of the child while building the strengths of the family. Supports and services focus on helping parents and other caregivers find ways to help the child learn during early day routines and activities.

EMPOWER After School Program in North Carolina
After School Programs sponsored by Trillium Health Resources at several Easterseals UCP sites in NC

EMPOWER Summer Camp in North Carolina 
Easterseals UCP has four locations for inclusive summer day camps and afterschool programs sponsored by Trillium Health Resources

Foster Care
It's our vision is to see children in the foster care system reunified with their families when deemed safe and appropriate. Should a child need the services of a foster home, we'll provide the best out-of-home care possible until a more permanent plan can be achieved.

Intensive In-Home Based Services (IIH)
Intensive In Home is a 3 to 6 month partnership between our professional three person mental health team and families to first understand then address troublesome behaviors or psychiatric and emotional problems.  In addition to weekly, child, parent, and family based counseling, IIH teams are on call 24 hours each day to provide assistance in a crisis.  

Individual and Community Services
Community Skills Training, Personal Care and Respite supports provide one-to-one support for personal care and daily living skills to individuals with disabilities. 

Mobile Crisis Management (MCM)
Mobile Crisis Management provides integrated, short-term crisis response, stabilization and intervention for adults and children experiencing mental health or chemical dependency crisis. The Team can come to you where you are.

Multi-Sensory Environment
The Yager Group Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) is an environment designed to stimulate senses and promote feelings of well-being and relaxation.  Make an appointment at the Easterseals UCP Center in Charlotte, NC.

Multi-Systemic Therapy
Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is a program designed for youth generally between the ages of 12 and 17 who have antisocial, aggressive/violent behaviors and are at risk of out-of-home placement due to delinquency; adjudicated youth returning from out-of-home placement; chronic or violent juvenile offenders; and/or youth with serious emotional disturbances or abusing substances and their families.

NC START Central
North Carolina Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Respite Treatment provides crisis prevention and intervention for chilldren and adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Developmental Disability and co-occurring complex behaviorial health needs. Clinical teams support individuals and their families.

Wraparound Program
Wraparound is a community-based program working with kids with significant behavioral challenges and their families in their home and community.  The program serves youth ages 6-20 years old who live in Wayne or Sampson Counties or within a 30-mile radius of the Easterseals UCP Goldsboro office.

Children's Services in Virginia

Camp Easterseals UCP in Virginia
Camp Easter Seals UCP in New Castle, VA is a one-of-a-kind camp for children and adults with disabilities.  Programs range from summer camps, to fall and spring camps, and respite and family camps.

Early Intervention
Services help infants and toddlers up to age five with developmental skills.  Easterseals UCP offers assessments to guide families and offer resources for developmental disability services.

Busy Beats Musical Group
Busy Beats is a preschool-aged music group focusing on each child’s individual development.  The program, open to children 18-months-old to 4 1/2 years, focuses on developmental skills using fun and musical methods.

Developmental Play Group
Playgroups are perfect for children and their families.  Easterseals UCP offers a play group designed to help children from birth to five years of age socialize and work on developmental skills, while parents can meet and share information.

Virginia Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation (REACH) Program
REACH is designed to meet the crisis support needs of children and teens in Virginia who have a developmental disability and are experiencing crisis events which put them at risk for homelessness, incarceration, hospitalization, and/or danger to self or others. 

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Information and Referral Services
Find the information you need from Easterseals UCP to help your family.

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