Special Needs/Autism

ADAMS COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
Mission is to ensure that each child in Adams county has a safe and permanent home. Services provided: a) foster care - program designed to provide a substitute family life experience for a child who needs care for a temporary or extended period of time, b) intake/referral - investigating and making assessments of need for intervention,c) placement- to foster homes, emergency shelters, group home and residential facilities, and d) protective - referral services for counseling, support groups, training or evaluation. Child abuse and neglect investigations.

County of Adams
Children and Youth Services
117 Baltimore Street, Room 201B
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2376
Phone: 717-337-0110
Emergency After Hours: 717-334-8101
Fax: 717-337-0616
AMAZING KIDS CLUB - AUTISM
Autism Day Treatment Program “The Amazing Kids’ Club” is a specialized autism treatment program held in the Center for Childhood enhancement. The center uses research based treatment modalities from Applied Behavior Analysis and Relationship therapies. The curricula will focus on the main domains of development: play skills, socialization skill, communication skills, and safety /self-help skills. Treatment plans will be developed by highly trained Clinical Coordinators and will focus on individual and group goals. Family participation is a key to success. The on-site center would be available to children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, ages 2 to 18 (21 if still in school). English only. Takes medical assistance.

Center of Childhood Enhancement
33 Frederick Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-4900 ext. 2119
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN (ASDC)
ASDC is a national, independent non-profit organization. Purpose is providing support, encouragement and informatin to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Supplies informatin and support families request to ensure that their decisions and actions are based on up-to-date and accurate knowlege.

American Society for Deaf Children
P.O. Box 3355
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 800-942-2732
717-334-7922
Fax: 717-334-8808
Email: asdc@deafchildren.org

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-703-0073
Fax: 717-909-5599 - Visit ASDC - http://ncpad.org/organization
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
Provide services and offers various programs to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Special events held throughout the year like arthritis walk and jingle bell run to raise money and awareness. Provide exercise programs, educational programs and support groups for people with arthritis. Evidence based exercise programs; outreach, fundraising events for research. English only.

Arthritis Foundation Center PA Chapter
3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-763-0900
800-776-0746
Fax: 717-763-0903
Email: info.cpa@arthritis.org
- Visit Arthritis Foundation Central PA Chapter - http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/central-pennsylvania
AUTISM YORK
Provide support to parents, family and friends of individuals on the autism spectrum. Plan family friendly, autism-friendly fun events like game night, tumbletown playdates, morning at the movies and other fun activities for children with autism and their families.

2501 Catherine Street
Suite 11
York, PA 17408
Appointments only
Phone: 717-801-1272
Email: info@autismyork.org
- Visit Autism York - www.autismyork.org
BUREAU OF BLINDNESS AND VISUAL SERVICES (BBVS)
To assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
Blindness and Visual Services
Forum Place
555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-787-7500 or 1-866-375-8264
TTY: 717-787-1733 or 1-888-575-9420
- Visit BBVS
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE (CPL)
Places assistance dogs with individuals with mobility impairments/physical disabilities such as muscular dystrophy, MS, cerebral palsy spinal core injuries, seizure disorders. English only. Fee depending on income.

Canine Partners for Life
334 Faggs Manor Road
Cochronville, PA 19330
Phone: 610-869-4902
Fax: 610-869-9785
Email: info@k94life.org - Visit CPL - www.k94life.org
CASE MANAGEMENT - HANOVER/ADAMS
Case management and assessment of service needs

11 Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-8040 or 1-800-632-7568
Fax: 717-632-9238
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICE SYSTEM PROGRAM (CASSP)
Develop and coordinate a plan of care for children ages newborn to 21 with emotional, mental health, mental retardation or behavioral issues.

York County
York County Human Services Department
100 West Market Street, Suite 401
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9347
Fax: 717-771-4663
- Visit CASSP
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY - THE FRANCES LEITER CENTER
Provides child centered outpatient therapy, parent /child relationship therapy, support groups, referrals.

Children's Aid Society
The Frances Leiter Center
539 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-8552
Fax: 717-264-0680
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CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY - THE NICARRY CENTER
Art Play Therapy is provided to children experiencing significant life events including conflict, divorce, school problems, mental illness, a form of abuse, and/or behavioral problems. English only. Medical assistance with possible fee.

Children's Aid Society
The Nicarry Center
343 Lincoln Way West
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-4461
Fax: 717-624-3011
- Visit Children's Aid Society - The Nicarry Center
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, CENTRAL PA CHAPTER
55 S. Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-671-4000

Organizes events&fundraisers for patients living with cystic fibrosis. Also has links to patient assistance programs locally. - Visit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
DIABETES - AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Emotional support and social groups; educational material; summer camps for children with diabetes.

American Diabetes Association
3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA, 17110
Phone: 717-657-4310
Fax: 717-657-4320
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DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN
Suppport group for children with diabetes.

Diabetes Support Group for Children
Apple Hill Medical Center
25 Monument Road
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-852-0953
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM - YORK/ADAMS
The services are specialized services provided to young children (birth-3 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delay. Services offered: Developmental therapy, PT, OT, ST, feeding services, behavior management, infant massage. Eligibility dependent on evaluation to determine if child is experiencing delay in development in 1 of the following - gross motor, social skills, fine motor, cognitive skills, adaptive/self help skills and language skills.

3995 E. Market Street
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-771-9618 - Ask for early intervention
Fax: 717-771-9358

Must Call York Center before any referral to Hanover.
- Early Intervention Program - www.f-cr.com
EASTER SEALS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families. York services: Child Development Center, American Sign Language classes, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Autism Resource Center, day camps. Chambersburg services: Audiology, Speech Therapy, Residential&Day Camps.

York
Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania
2550 Kingston Road
Suite 219
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-741-3891
Fax: 717-741-5359

Chambersburg
Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania
55 Hamilton Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-2578
Fax: 717-264-1309
- Visit Easter Seals Central PA - http://centralpa.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=PACN_services
FAMILY-CHILD RESOURCES, INC.
Early Intervention (EI) services are specialized services provided to families in York and Adams Counties with young children (ages birth to three years) who have or are at risk for developmental delay. An evaluation to determine if your child is experiencing developmental delay is required to receive EI services. Provide counseling services and parent education classes.

Family-Child Resources, Inc.
3995 East Market Street
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-757-1227
Fax: 717-757-1353

- Visit Family-Child Resources, Inc.
FORSIGHT VISION
Personal and family counseling; information and referral; rehabilitation services’ vision screenings; eyeglass assistance fund; access technology; support groups.

ForSight Vision
1380 Spahn Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-848-1690 or 1-800-255-6578
Fax: 717-845-3889
HOFFMAN HOMES FOR YOUTH
Residential program for children ages 6 to 18 with a mental health diagnosis. The child must have psychiatric recommendation for placement in a residential treatment facility.

Hoffman Homes for Youth
P.O. Box 4777
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-359-7148
Fax: 717-359-2600

Email: info@hoffmanhomes.com - Visit Hoffman Homes for Youth
JESSICA AND FRIENDS COMMUNITY
For those over 6 years of age with developmental disabilities; respite care services; residential care within a faith-based environment.

Jessica and Friends Community
218 Dew Drop Road
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-747-9000
Fax: 717-747-9004
- Visit Jessica and Friends Community
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PA (LDAPA)
Provids guidance to families and adults with learning disabilities; assists families in obtaining appropriated education for their child; advocacy information and referrals.

LDAPA
4751 Lindle Road
Suite 114
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-939-3731 - Visit LDAPA
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 12
Services and special education for the learning disabled, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, autistic, hearing/visually impaired, socially/emotionally disturbed/speech and language impaired. Psychological testing and evalation of special needs children. Hearing problem diagnosis and recommendations. Preschool programs for special needs children.

Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12
65 Billerbeck Street
P.O. Box 70
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-4616
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MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER PA
Grants wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA
York Regional Office
2951 Whiteford Road, Suite 304
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-757-9474
Fax: 717-840-0222
- Visit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA
MARCH OF DIMES
Prenatal care information, support groups and educational material.

March of Dimes
160 S. Progress Ave.
Suite 1A
Harrisburg, PA 17119
Phone: 717-545-4534
Fax: 717-545-5329 - Visit March of Dimes
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA)
Diagnostic testing, orthopedic equipment, clinics, support groups, patient seminars, social gatherings; summer camp for children ages 6-21; eligible are those registered with MDA with any of 43 neuromuscular diseases.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
1861 Charter Lane, #115
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-293-0685
Email: lancaster@mdausa.org
Fax: 717-293-0836
Healthcare Services Coordinator: Edward Granger IV - Tele: 717-540-4316

MDA Clinic Serving Area:
HMC
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
- Visit MDA
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR)
Assists persons with disabilities in obtaining employment and independence; diagnostic evaluation; in-patient physical therapy/cleft palate, oral and plastic surgery/artificial limbs;, hearing aides, wheelchairs, assistive devices; independent living services; job counseling, job training.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 101
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-771-4407 or 1-800-762-6306
Fax: 717-771-4421
- Visit OVR
PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION, INC. (PaTSA)
Chapters and support groups throughout the state; quarterly newsletter; non-legal advocacy; free information; physician/psychologist referral lists.

PA Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
132 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-337-1134
Toll Free: 1-800-990-3300
Fax: 717-337-1960
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PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK (PEN)
Parents of special needs children eligible; information and training; referrals; technical assistance for problem issues of special education planning; resource library of cooks, magazines videos, and brochures.

Parent Education Network
2107 Industrial Highway
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-600-0100 or 1-800-522-5827
or 1-800-441-5028 (Spanish)
Fax: 717-600-8101
- Visit PEN
PENNDOT - PERSONS WITH DISABILITY PARKING PLACARD/REGISTRATION PLATE
Special parking privileges are available for individuals with certain disabilities; application for disability parking placard.

Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation
1101 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: 1-800-932-4600
TDD: 1-800-228-0676
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PENNSYLVANIA CYSTIC FIBROSIS, INC. (PACFI)
Provides assistance to those with Cystic Fibrosis; air conditioners, nebulizers, medications, other CF needs; group meetings; support and information.

PACFI
P.O. Box 29
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Phone: 1-800-900-2790
Fax: 1-570-374-2612
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Pressley Ridge
Intensive in-home counseling and parenting skills development (referrals by Juvenile Probation and Children and Youth only); individual, couples, family counseling for children and adults.

Family Service Partners
GETTYSBURG OFFICE
223 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-1311
Fax: 717-334-1790

YORK OFFICE
141 East Market Street
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-845-6624
Fax: 717-845-6626
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SCOLIOSIS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Information and support network for Scoliosis patients and their families. Support, referrals, networking and access to research information; “Back Talk” magazine; group meetings.

Scoliosis Association of Central Pennsylvania
Phone: 1-800-800-0669
- Visit Scoliosis Association, Inc.
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico providing specialized care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All services are provided at no charge. Eligibility for care is not based on financial need or relationship to a Shriner. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line:

Shriners Hospitals for Children
Phone: 1-800-237-5055
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Assist applicants for Retirement, Survivor, Disability, Medicare, and SS1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for all age’s newborn to 65 if disabled.

Social Security Administration
50 N. Third Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-263-4138 or 1-800-772-1213

York Social Security Administration
950 Boron Road
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-767-1600 - Visit Social Security Administration
SOUTH CENTRAL PA SICKLE CELL COUNCIL
Provides a variety of services to help meet the needs of individuals affected by Sickle Cell Disease and their families in Central Pennsylvania. Social work case management; client advocacy; Support groups, education and training.

South Central Pennsylvania Sickle Cell Council
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 204
Harrisburg, Pa. 17110
Phone: 717-234-3358
Fax: 717-234-1907
- Visit South Central PA Sickle Cell Council
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK (SKN)
SKN is a toll-free helpline for Pennsylvania's children with special health care needs and their families.

Bureau of Family Health
Health&Welfare Building
7th Floor East Wing
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 1-800-986-4550
Fax: 1-877-232-7640

Work within our community with local service providers, coalitions and community groups to create or improve services for children with special health care needs. Provide assistance to families through service coordination.

Phone: 1-877-986-4550
TTY: 1-877-986-5432
- Visit SKN
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA ADAMS (SOPA)
Provides year-round sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

SOPA
P.O. Box 3188
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-2729 - Visit SOPA
SPECIAL OLYMPICS YORK COUNTY (SOYC)
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities starting at age eight.

Special Olympics York County
P.O. Box 333
Dover PA 17315
Phone: 717-846-1881 or 1-866-377-7692
- Visit SOYC
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PA
Support and education for those born with Spina Bifida and their families; new parent outreach, parent to parent contacts, advocacy social groups, equipment loan, monthly newsletter, information and referral services .

Spina Bifida Association of Greater Pennsylvania
215 East State St., Suite D
Quarryville, PA 17566
Phone: 717-786-9280 - Visit SBA of Greater PA
THE ARC OF YORK COUNTY
Dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental retardation and their families in York County; services for mental retardation and other disabilities for all ages; advocacy; “Best Buddies” matching college students with teens; assistive technology lending library; home and community support services; after-school program for ages 13 to 21; “Camp Pennwood” is a six week summer camp for children ages 6 to 21; job placement and training, school to work training.

The Arc of York County
497 Hill Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-846-6589
Fax: 717-852-8842
- Visit The Arc of York County
THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL OPPORTUNITIES)
Help for people with disabilities; information and referral ; peer counseling; independent living skills training; advocacy; referrals for assistance with home modifications for low income disabled residents.

CIL Opportunities
150 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 300
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-849-0991 or 1-800-956-0099
TTY: 717-849-0995
Fax: 717-849-0996
- Visit CIL Opportunities
THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM - FIVE SPRINGS
Therapeutic horseback program to ages 3 and over who are physically and mentally challenged.

Five Springs Therapeutic Riding
13763 Collins School Road
Felton, PA 17322
Phone: 717-993-6718
THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM - SHINING STARS
Therapy using horses for anyone with a disability.

Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program
3185 York Road
Gettsburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-398-8327
UCP of SOUTH CENTRAL PA, INC.
Early Intervention (EI) is provided for children from birth - 3 years old who are at risk for, or have, disabilities or a delay such as, but not limited to, Down Syndrome, speech delay, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hearing or vision loss, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, autism, developmental delay or neurological impairments. Each child is evaluated. Home-based education; phyisical, speach and occupational therapy for infants and toddlers.

Attendant Care allows adults with disabilities to remain in their homes by providing in-home personal care. CSPPPD provides training and assistance for adults with disabilities who wish to remain active, or live independently, in the community.

Elks Home Services Nurse Program povides counseling and support, in-home services, education, case management and advocacy for families.

UCP of South Central Pennsylvania
York
2021 East Market Street
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-751-2758 or 1-877-877-0287

Hanover
788 Cherry Tree Court
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-5552 or 1-800-333-3873

Adams County
New Oxford Center
101 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-2140 or 1-800-223-0467
- Visit UCP of South Central PA
VNA HOME HEALTH - WELLSPAN
Professional nursing services; physical, occupational, speech therapies; medical social services; home health aids; private duty nurses; home care assistants.

VNA Home Health - Wellspan
218 East Market Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-846-9900 or 1-800-457-8351
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YORK AREA DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Provides support and education to families and friends who have a loved one with Down Syndrome. Promotes the growth and development of persons with Down Syndrome toward a full and happy life.

York Area Down Syndrome Association
101 Homestead Rd
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Phone: 717-764-4748 or 717-793-9001
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YORK/ADAMS CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICE SYSTEM PROGRAM (CASSP)
Develop and coordinate a plan of care for children ages newborn to 21 with emotional, mental health, mental retardation or behavioral issues.

CASSP - Western York and Adams County
219 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-634-4044
Fax: 717-646-1121
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YORKSHIRE CENTER (LIU)
Special education classes (birth to 21 years). Diagnostic testing (birth through kidnergarten). Audiological testing. Hearing and vision services.

York Learning Center
300 East Seventh Avenue
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-505-0981