Resources for Children with Special Needs

Some children are born with special conditions, such as prematurity, Down’s Syndrome or PKU. Other children can experience special health conditions and developmental delays as they grow. Early identification of a problem is most important. Parents know their child better than anyone else and are more likely to identify concerns which should be addressed promptly.

This page is offered as a resource guide of services to assist in finding help for children with special needs. The Chester County Health Department does not endorse any particular listed agencies, but hopes that this resource guide will offer choices of available services to individuals and families.

For more information, or for assistance in getting help for a child, please contact us.

Advocacy Resources	Recreation
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania ARC of Chester County Legal Clinic For The Disabled, Inc. Legal Aid of Chester County Education Law Center Parent Education Network	Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Inc. Variety Club Camp and Development Center Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding Barn at Spring Brook Farm
Funding	Family Support
CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Coverage Department of Human Services Medicare Micheal Dallas Model Waiver Program Social Security Income Variety Club Residential Living Options Access Program PA Assistive Technology Foundation Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund	Holcomb Associates Special Kids Network Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania La Comunidad Hispana
Evaluation	Foster Care
Medical Centers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Shriners Hospital Alfred I. DuPont Hospital Lancaster General Hospital Hershey Medical Center Temple University Children's Medical Center Local Hospitals Chester County Hospital Brandywine Hospital Paoli Memorial Hospital Phoenixville Hospital Jennersville Hospital Pennsylvania Department of Health Early Intervention Services Chester County Early Intervention Unit Chester County Intermediate Unit (ages 3-5)	Home Care Community Services of Devereux Care Centers Melmark Home Mary Campbell Center Brian's House Royer-Greaves School for the Blind ARC of Chester County Access Services Variety Club Child and Family Focus Care Agencies Bethanna Catholic Social Services Episcopal Community Services Jewish Family and Children Services Kencrest Transitional Care Home Presbyterian Children's Village
Home Nursing	Therapy Services
Public Health Nursing Services Neighborhood Visiting Nurses Association Visiting Nurse Assoc of Pottstown Bayada Nurses Personal Health Care, Inc. PA Elks Home Services	ARC of Chester County Austill's Rehabilitation, Inc. Cerebral Palsy Association of CC Easter Seals of Southeastern PA Kencrest Transitional Care Home Marc Children's Services Pinwheels (bilingual services) Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding Speaking From the Heart Quest Therapeutic Services
Transportation
AMTRAK Greyhound Rover Community Transportation Miracle Flights for Children