Your first point of contact for children's services in the region
Serving children and families in Maine's Washington and Hancock Counties
The Washington County Children's Program serves children with special needs and their families, as well as "typical" families. Since 1975 the Children's Program has been a primary resource in this region of Maine for families who have a child with autism, Asperger's, behavioral issues, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and other special needs. Therapy can be provided at home, in a typical preschool setting, or in one of our special-purpose programs.
All of our work at WCCP is strengths-based and family-centered. That means we help children and families build on their successes. We believe that parents and caregivers are the primary teachers for their children, and we assist them in acquiring the skills to help their children in typical settings.
| PROGRAM TYPE | AGES |
|---|---|
| Autism Consultation Education and tips delivered to groups and individuals |
all ages |
| Developmental Therapy Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Consultation |
ages 0-6 |
| Case Management - Early Intervention (no diagnosis needed) | ages 0-6 |
| Case Management - Diagnosis of autism, Asperger's, or MR | ages 0-21 |
| Community Education and Outreach Information, resource libraries, and training |
all ages |
| Grow With Us - For all children in Washington County | ages 0-5 |
| Dental Program Preventative care and education; case management as needed |
ages 0-18 |
We can provide books, DVD's, and other resources free of charge within Washington and Hancock counties. No diagnosis or special services are necessary to borrow from our library.
If you have questions, please call or e-mail. We serve as "first point of contact" for families in Washington County, Maine, with questions about their children's development. We can refer you to fellow service providers and other resources to meet your needs.
Your donation to WCCP will help us to maintain our current programs and to create new services for our local children and families.
WCCP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation is tax-deductible.
Updates / News
Blueberry Festival 2007
Children's Parade and Discovery Zone Pictures
The 2007 festival was one of the best yet. Hundreds of children and parents enjoyed the parade down Main Street on Friday evening followed by Dinoman's hilarious show. More pictures.
The "Tooth Ferry" is WCCP's Mobile Children's Dental Unit
Our Dental Program with its mobile Tooth Ferry van serves virtually all county elementary schools, preschools, and Head Starts, providing education and preventive care with gentleness and a touch of humor.