Children's Evaluation & Therapy Center Competitors

Easterseals is a national nonprofit providing expert caregiving and support services across disabilities and stages of life. Trusted for more than 100 years, we've helped individuals and families across the United States live more independently through direct services, advocacy, and community support. Learn more at www.easterseals.com.

The Child and Family Guidance Center is a child-centered, family-focused, and community-based agency that offers high-quality mental health care and behavioral supports to children under the age of 18 and their families. Our hope is for all Fairfield County children to be emotionally and psychologically healthy so that they can reach their maximum potential at home, at school, and in life. Founded in 1925, we have four sites located in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stratford, and Fairfield. Services are available in both English and Spanish. Our mission is to promote positive child development and the emotional well-being of children as well as to empower families to provide a nurturing, caring, and safe haven for children to grow and to mature. We strive to be responsive to the mental health and behavioral needs of the community by working in collaboration with parents, providers, and others to offer services that are culturally competent, built on the strengths of the families we serve, and driven by the individual needs of our clients. No one is denied services based on their inability to pay. Many of our services are offered free of charge while some ask for a ‘fee for service’ based on a sliding scale. Additionally, some of our programs accept Medicaid, HUSKY, and several commercial insurance providers. All fees (if applicable) are at reviewed at the Intake appointment.

Ability First is the premier special needs provider serving New Mexico. Compassion for others, ethical service, and exceptional support for our families and providers is always our focus. Albuquerque Adult Day Program Ability First has opened a new day program unlike any in New Mexico. Projects and community exploration are scheduled throughout the month to stimulate participants' learning. When participants are not participating in the many community events, our day program boutique offers amenities unrivaled in the industry. Supported Living Supported Living is a living environment in which three or four DD Waiver clients are cared for by awake staff, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Ability First has 10 supported living homes in the Albuquerque, NM area. The idea behind Supported Living is to identify individuals that are compatible with one another enough to live with each other on a daily basis. In Supported Living, they can participate within the community as a group or individually with staff accompanied at all times. The Direct Care Staff are paid staff who completed a thorough background check and all trainings required by the State of New Mexico. Ability First is pleased to announce that it has earned a three-year Accreditation from CARF. What is CARF accreditation? Please ask!