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Why Support Us

At the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, our mission is to help children with special needs reach their full potential.

For nearly 90 years, we’ve been a trusted resource for families in need of comprehensive, compassionate care. Your support enables us to continue providing life-changing services to children from birth to age 21, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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Our Impact

Every year, the Schreiber Center serves over 4,000 children through targeted physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies. These therapies are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, helping them to develop the skills necessary to thrive in their daily lives. Your support makes this possible by ensuring that we can offer these essential services to all families, even those who may be unable to afford them.

Our Commitment to Excellence

The Schreiber Center is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. Our team of dedicated therapists and staff are continually trained in the latest techniques and best practices, ensuring that every child receives the most effective, evidence-based therapy available. Your support helps us to invest in ongoing education and state-of-the-art equipment, which are essential to delivering top-quality care.

A child utilizing a vital stim therapy machine on their cheeks with a therapist assisting.
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Stories of Success

The true measure of our impact is in the success stories of the children we serve. From a child taking their first steps to another learning to communicate with the world, these milestones are made possible by the generosity of our supporters. Each donation helps to create more of these inspiring moments, giving children the tools they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives.