The Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center is a private non-profit organization that operates programs for multiply disabled students and adult clients. The elementary and high schools serve students from the ages of three to twenty one who have been placed, on a tuition basis, by a school district in cooperation with the student’s parent. A variety of educational and therapeutic experiences are provided as well as job coaching and adaptive and augmented computers all based upon the students’ individual education plan. The Adult Training Center is for clients from twenty one and up who are disabled and or medically fragile. In addition to the Elks, funding for this program comes from Medicaid and the Division of Developmentally Disabilities. All three facilities are located in Clifton, New Jersey.
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The Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center was established in 1947 as a treatment center for children with special needs. The CP Center, a pioneer in the rehabilitation field for children with special needs, continues to provide service to over 250 families. The diversity of programs are fashioned to meet the needs of each individual with developmental disabilities.
The Cerebral Palsy Center is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as a non-profit private school for children with multiple handicaps. The Center is also licensed by or affiliated with the following state and local agencies:
• New Jersey Department of Education • • New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities • • New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired • • New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Service • • New Jersey Department of Health • • New Jersey Department of Human Services •
The CP Center elementary school is a private, non-profit school owned by the Passaic County Elks Special Children's Committee, Incorporated.
Passaic County Elks Board of Trustees administers the three C.P. Center facilities. Referrals for possible placement within the program are accepted from public school districts, parents, hospitals, physicians, or approved local or state agencies.
PROGRAMS
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM Ages: Birth to 3 Years
Infants and toddlers with developmental delays are offered an interdisciplinary program. The "team" approach offers the most beneficial form of intervention as it integrates physical and occupational therapy, speech and language development, and the expertise of an early childhood educator. Parents are taught educational (cognitive) and therapeutic techniques to perform at home. Counseling and support services are offered to parents/guardians by the educator and social worker.
PRESCHOOL Ages: 3 to 5 Years
A full day program is offered to preschoolers who have been referred to the Center by their sending district Board of Education. Pre-readiness skills in reading and math are incorporated into the program which is geared toward increasing socialization and independence. Children have fun while they learn at their own pace.
An Instructional Guide is developed by the interdisciplinary team with emphasis on target areas for improvement. An early childhood educator, along with the physical and occupational therapist and speech/language therapist, provide the "team approach" for each child's maximum developmental growth.
PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAM Ages: 5 to 13 Years
Potential students with multiple handicaps are referred by their sending districts to the Center's full day program. Students are grouped according to age and functional abilities in ungraded classes. Instructional Guides are developed in concert with the student's Child Study Team. The plan is carried out by the "team" consisting of the special educator, physical, occupational, and the speech/language therapists for the maximum benefit of each student.
SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM Ages: 14 to 21 Years
After elementary school students graduate to our high school located a few blocks away. There, the curriculum emphasis shifts to a more vocationally oriented program including classroom activities leading to "on the job" training, placed and supervised by our Job Coaches.
ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE PROGRAM Ages: 21 to 55+
The Adult Medical Day Care Program incorporates independent living skills and socialization with work skills for employment training.
Adults with physical challenges and developmental disabilities receive medical, nursing and social services. Recreation and personal care services are also provided to group members. The goal of the program is to prepare program participants for residence in a group home, a supervised apartment, or other less-sheltered living arrangement.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (D.D.D.) and Medicaid provide funding for the program and referrals are accepted through D.D.D. for prospective participants. The program is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health
SERVICES
· Behavior Management Program
· Clinics: Orthotic; Equipment
· Computer Access / Augmentative Communication Lab
· Day Class With Full Academic And / Or Functional Program
· Early Childhood Education
· Educational and Therapeutic Assessments
· Educational Field Trips
· Extended School Year Program
· Family Life Education
· Gym / Adapted Physical Education Program
· Health Education
· Interdisciplinary Therapy
· Medical Consultations: Pediatric Physiatry and Orthopedic
· Music
· Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician
· Nursing
· Occupational Therapy
· Parent Support Group
· Pediatric Therapy
· Physical Therapy
· Preschool Handicapped Program
· Sensory Stimulation
· Social Work Services
· Speech / Language Therapy
SUGGESTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
PASSAIC COUNTY ELKS CEREBRAL PALSY CENTER MEMORIAL GIFT
Honor the memory of a relative or friend by sending a memorial gift to the Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center. The family of the honoree will be promptly notified of your thoughtfulness.
CONGRATULATORY GIFT
Make the birthday, anniversary, or special occasion of someone dear to you more special with a contribution in honor of their special day. A congratulatory message in your name will be sent promptly.
BEQUEST
A bequest of funds or property to the Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center will help continue services to children with disabilities.
PASSAIC COUNTY ELKS SPECIAL CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE INCORPORATED A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION Operates the Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center and administers a program of financial assistance.
The Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center is recognized as a charitable corporation by the Internal Revenue Services of the United States Treasury Department. At the present time all charitable bequests are totally exempt from all New Jersey State inheritance tax.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION COMMUNICATE WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center 1481 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
SUGGESTED FORMS FOR BEQUESTS AND LEGACIES
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SPECIFIC REQUEST
I give and bequeath to the Passaic County Elks Special Children’s Committee, Inc., a New Jersey, non-profit corporation, for the use of the Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center, the sum of:
___________________________________ Dollars ($_______________.)
REAL ESTATE
I give, bequeath, and advise to the Passaic County Elks Special Children's Committee, Inc. a New Jersey non-profit corporation, for the use of the Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy Center all of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, real, personal, and mixed of whatever kind and whatsoever situate.
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