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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
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UCP’s Early Childhood Education program has served 86 children ranging from age 6 weeks through 6 years in the period from October 2010 through March 2011. We have maintained our NAEYC standards and continued to achieve Five Star - Gold Seal Accreditation through the Early Learning Coalition. Each classroom provides an educational program that is framed with a strong literacy, and social and emotional based curriculum while individualizing classroom instruction based on the individual needs of children both with and without disabilities.
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DOULA PROGRAM
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From October 2010 through July 2011, the Doula Program worked with 1299 low-income, at-risk pregnant women. Childbirth education classes were held at 11 sites weekly and 3480 women attended class at these various sites throughout the county. Additionally, doulas provided labor and delivery support to 199 girls during this time frame. We had a 97% client satisfaction rate, with regards to positive birth outcomes, bonding and attachment. After delivery, doulas provided follow up education and support at 1421 postpartum home visits with clients and their new babies.
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THERAPY PROGRAM
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The therapy department has worked with 248 children and families from October 2010 through March 2011. The results from our most recent client satisfaction survey revealed that respondents reported that they agree or strongly agree that they are satisfied with service quality. 100 percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend UCP to other parents. Families described our therapy staff as patient, caring, very nice and they work hard with their children.
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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During the reporting period of October 2010 through March 2011, our Employment Program served 90 consumers with 72 of these consumers presently employed. Utilizing United Way funding we have been able to implement an awareness campaign for employers that promotes the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
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RESPITE PROGRAM
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From October 2010 through March 2011, the Respite Program worked with 235 persons with or at-risk for developing disabilities and experiencing barriers to independence and community inclusion. Our department has been 84% effective in meeting the services requested by clients admitted, and has received a 100% satisfaction rating from our clients as evidenced by the administration of our Client Satisfaction Surveys.
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