Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County

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Jaybon 2014Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County was started in 1957 by family members of individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Children  with developmental delays or ones that are  medically fragile  have been able to acquire services over the past 60 years.  This organization celebrated its 60th anniversary in January 2017. This agency is not affiliated with any national organization. 

The Center serves as an area resource to other agencies and school districts.  Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County is  funded by charitable donations and center fees. Children enrolled  are accepted no matter the reason for their developmental delays. Children with autism, genetic disorders, premature birth, traumatic brain injuries, etc. are routinely served.   When there is available space, same aged peers or children from low income families may attend the licensed day care and preschool facility. The Center will accept state subsidy payments for daily center fees. Comprehensive children’s therapeutic services are provided each day in accordance with a child’s doctor’s orders or a Missouri First Steps’ Individual Family Service Plan. There are scholarships available for eligible children.

C.P. of Tri-County’s mission is to provide pediatric therapeutic services to children ages 6 months to 6 years, living in the Joplin Metro Area. 

Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County accepts children from outside the   Joplin Metro Area area if the parent provides transportation. 

Children  prescribed  therapy(ies) may receive them at the Center. Types of  therapies may include one or all of the following: special instruction, speech, language, physical, or occupational.  When children are not in a therapy session they spend their day in a state-licensed pre-school environment.  Bus transportation is provided within parts of Jasper County for those in need of it.  The Center employs bilingual staff.  Interpretation services are provided in Spanish and American Sign  as needed.

The Center’s staff assists parents with finding funding sources for durable medical equipment as well as therapeutic services.  The staff also assists with students’ transitions to public school from the First Steps Program to Early Childhood Special Education.  The Center collaborates and cooperates with  area school districts.  

In Spring 2017, there were 228 post-secondary students completing  a variety of learning experiences and internships at the center.   These nursing,  dental hygiene, education,  occupational therapy assistant and masters level social work  students  gained valuable knowledge for their chosen professions, In turn, the Center’s children benefit from  extra attention  and care.  These students are enrolled at  Missouri Southern State University,   Crowder College, Carthage Technical School, Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College (NEO), and Missouri State University.  Local high school level child development and sociology students   visit the  center for specific projects, For many of these students  this is their first experience interacting with a special needs  child. 

 

For more information please call: Christy Groves Graham Ed.D. Executive Director  or Shelly Keeling, M.S.  Center Director at 417-673-4940.

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Address: Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County
Webb City Development Center
1401 W. Austin
Webb City, Missouri 64870
Phone: 417-673-4940
Fax: 417-673-8550
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CP of Tri-County Helps Children & Their Families in Jasper, Newton & McDonald County

CP of Tri-County Helps Children & Their Families in Jasper, Newton & McDonald County
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