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Our newest program is getting noticed! The Treatment Focused Childcare program was featured by WJFW Newswatch 12
Watch the latest coverage to learn more about the program. You can reserve your child's spot now and help support the program with a donation. No donation is too small to help a child. WSAW Channel 7 shared the story of our new childcare center opening soon. The Treatment Focused Childcare program is focused on helping kids with disabilities. Check out more of the story here.
The Achieve Center in Wausau is grateful to CoVantage Cares for its $10,000 gift in support of a new program, Treatment Focused Childcare, scheduled to open in spring 2022. The donation will help launch a unique program that offers an opportunity for children with challenges to excel in a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Children facing developmental and health challenges will achieve what otherwise may have been beyond their grasp in an environment that focuses on their strengths and abilities.
According to Charlie Zanayed, President of CoVantage Cares Foundation, “The Cares Board and I are grateful to support the Achieve Center’s important work in Central Wisconsin by helping to provide the needed funds to open the new Treatment Focused Childcare program to help children in our community.” The Achieve Center was established in 2007 as a non-profit pediatric developmental clinic specializing in the assessment, treatment, and support services for children and their families with neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic health issues, and physical challenges. CoVantage Cares, the charitable arm of CoVantage Credit Union, shares with the Achieve Center dedication to the families of Marathon County. CoVantage Cares recognized the Treatment Focused Childcare as an exceptional opportunity for our community’s children and families through its donation. Now accepting reservations, the program provides the inclusive intensive therapies children with complex needs require. It allows parents to maintain employment knowing their children’s needs are being met. “Treatment Focused Childcare integrates intensive prescribed therapies with childcare and early childhood education throughout the child’s day,” said Carol Wesley, Executive Director, and Pediatric Developmental Specialist at the Achieve Center. “This method of caring for children has been developed to optimize each child’s strengths and abilities and will assist children in accomplishing all that is possible in an environment where they can achieve their full potential. CoVantage Cares has given a special gift to special children and families in our community.” The program provides a high level of affordable licensed therapeutic childcare including:
The Achieve Center Treatment Focused Childcare program will provide care for children ages 20 months through 4 years. Children will receive the treatments they need from licensed clinicians with specific goals determined to meet their needs. “Parents can confidently entrust their children’s care to the Achieve Center’s Treatment Focused Childcare program knowing their children are developing and flourishing in an environment sensitive to their needs in the capable hands of a dedicated experienced professional staff.” said Wesley. Donations to help support the Treatment Focused Childcare and the children who will thrive from its benefits are welcomed. You can make a donation through Pay Pal. The Achieve Center in Wausau is excited to announce a $25,000 gift from the IncredibleBank Foundation for a new program, Treatment Focused Childcare, scheduled to be launched in spring 2022. The donation will help to support the program which offers an opportunity for children with challenges to excel in a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Children facing developmental and health challenges will be able to achieve, what otherwise may have been beyond their grasp, in an environment that focuses on their strengths and abilities.
“At IncredibleBank, we’re dedicated to supporting causes that help children and families, and the Treatment Focused Childcare program is an incredible example of exactly that,” said Todd Nagel, President and CEO of IncredibleBank. “Beyond traditional childcare, this program will provide much needed professional support to children who need special care, and we are extremely proud to be a part of it.” The Achieve Center was established in 2007 as a non-profit pediatric developmental clinic specializing in the assessment, treatment, and support services for children and their families with neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic health issues, and physical challenges. The IncredibleBank Foundation in its donation recognized the Treatment Focused Childcare as a unique program providing a special opportunity for families in Marathon County. Now accepting reservations, the program provides the inclusive intensive therapies children with complex needs require. It allows parents to maintain employment knowing their children’s needs are being met. “Treatment Focused Childcare integrates intensive prescribed therapies with childcare and early childhood education throughout the child’s day.” said Carol Wesley, Executive Director and Pediatric Developmental Specialist at the Achieve Center. “This method of caring for children has been developed to optimize each child’s strengths and abilities and will assist children to accomplish all that is possible in an environment where they can achieve their full potential. The IncredibleBank Foundation has given a special gift to special children and families in our community.” Learn more about the program and help donate to support this new childcare program. The Achieve Center is excited to announce a new program, Treatment Focused Childcare, scheduled to be launched in spring 2022. The program offers an opportunity for children with challenges to excel in a nurturing and therapeutic environment which encourages them to grow by focusing on their strengths and abilities to achieve what otherwise may have been beyond their grasp.
Treatment Focused Childcare is a unique program which cannot be found anywhere else in Wisconsin. Now accepting reservations, the program provides the inclusive intensive therapies children with complex needs require. It allows parents to maintain employment knowing their children’s needs are being met. “Treatment Focused Childcare integrates intensive prescribed therapies with childcare and early childhood education throughout the child’s day.” said Carol Wesley, Executive Director and Pediatric Developmental Specialist at the Achieve Center. “This childcare method has been developed to optimize each child’s strengths and abilities and will assist children to accomplish all that is possible in an environment where they can achieve.” The program provides a high level of affordable licensed therapeutic childcare including:
The Achieve Center Treatment Focused Childcare program will provide care for children ages 20 months through 4 years. Children will receive the treatments they need from licensed clinicians with specific goals and bench marks determined especially to meet their needs. Under the supervision of the licensed clinicians, therapy assistants will integrate exercises and skill training across the span of the children’s daily activities. A licensed teacher will supervise educational programming, social activities and the general care of the children while a registered nurse will oversee the children’s health and provide appropriate medical care. Additionally, parents will receive weekly individualized training from clinicians providing parents with advanced skills necessary for care at home. Monthly parent support groups will also be offered. Through technology, parents will be able to remotely view their children during their day. “Parents can confidently entrust their children’s care to the Achieve Center’s Treatment Focused Childcare program knowing their children are developing and flourishing in an environment sensitive to their needs in the capable hands of a dedicated experienced professional staff.” said Wesley. Treatment Focused childcare is designed to be affordable and financially sustainable through the distribution of costs over multiple sources, including health insurance, Medicaid, state and federal programs and private fees. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Achieve Center at 715-845-4900 or visit our website. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2022 CONTACT: Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Health Department Urges People to Keep Taking Steps To Avoid Mosquito-Related Illnesses |
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