Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute is a nonprofit organization, offering education and support services to children, adults and families with developmental disabilities. Established in 1952, the institute has helped more than 3,000 people and has branches in Erie, Philadelphia and Bridgeville, Pa. It offers a complete range of services, including early intervention for infants and toddlers, inclusive preschool, autism center of excellence, approved private school, job training and placement, residential options, such as community group homes, lifesharing and supported living programs, in-home services, specialized therapies and behavioral therapy, creative arts program and a retirement center. Other services include developmental services, adult mental health partial services, community and facility-based vocational training, adult education and literacy and day support programs.

Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (LVCC) is a non-profit organization that has been committed to providing high-quality early education and child care since 1970, serving nearly 1,400 children daily across over 30 locations in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Schuylkill Counties. As the largest full-day, year-round early education provider in the region, LVCC emphasizes healthy child development and fosters a love for learning through its diverse programs for infants to school-age children. All LVCC centers participate in Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS Quality Initiative and strive for accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). By offering a range of enriching programs, including state-funded Pre-K Counts, LVCC meets the evolving needs of families while encouraging children to explore and grow in a supportive environment. Generated from the website