Causes: Autism, Disabilities, Education, Health, Preschools, Rehabilitative Care, Special Education

Mission: Wyoming Valley Childrens Association was founded in 1924 by the Wilkes-Barre Rotary to help children with disabling conditions reach maximum potential through therapeutic intervention and education.

Target demographics: Birth to Five years of age

Direct beneficiaries per year: children from birth through age 5 reach their potential and prepare for kindergarten and a lifetime of learning.

Geographic areas served: Northeastern Pennsylvania

Programs: The Together We Grow Preschool, where classes are small offering hands on learning and positive interaction. PA Early Intervention home based services for children from birth through age three. A CATCH (Childhood Autism Team Check) clinic to address designed to address the needs of families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Therapeutic Services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Reverse inclusion ClassroomsSeveral classrooms designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or those with autism-like behaviors. A multi-sensory room for childrenHandicapped accessible playgrounds and play areas. Infant and Toddler programs