Early Intervention at The Arc of Loudoun
Children start learning the moment they’re born. Getting children with disabilities and their families the support they need early in life can make all the difference. According to the CDC, early intervention can make a big difference in a child’s ability to learn new skills, overcome challenges, and succeed in school and life. But for families with a child with a disability, navigating resources to find the services their child is eligible for can be overwhelming.
The Arc of Loudoun’s early intervention services provide vital support for children with disabilities ages18 months to 8 years old and their families. We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the resources and therapies they need when they need them, during the most critical years of development. The program is designed to increase access, bridge funding gaps, and provide high-quality therapy services that promote each child’s growth and potential.
Key components include:
- Bridge the Gap Funding: Financial assistance to help cover the cost of therapies and services not fully covered by insurance or public programs.
- Therapy Services: Direct access to specialized Physical Therapy delivered by experienced clinicians.
- Resource Navigation & Family Support: Guidance in connecting families to additional local, state, and national resources to support their child’s ongoing development.
Our goal is to empower children and families with timely interventions that can change the trajectory of a child’s life, fostering greater independence and success in life.
The Arc of Loudoun Early Intervention Programs:
ALLY Advocacy Center supports families navigating disability services, advocating for their children’s rights in education, and ensuring access to resources. ALLY works diligently to meet the unmet needs of the disability community by providing free information on disability rights; referrals to local, state, and federal resources; free consultation; financial assistance through Bridge the Gap funds; and events and workshops for people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Some of the programs ALLY hosts throughout the year include iCan Bike Camp, Holiday Giving Program, Sensory Santa Visits, Disability Resource Fair, and Practice Traffic Stops. ALLY supports low-income families in our community by providing referrals for resources such as English classes, employment opportunities, or rental assistance in our community to ensure they have the best support and access to the early intervention services they need.
Learn more at ally.thearcofloudoun.org
Bridge the Gap funding helps qualifying families afford therapy services. The Arc of Loudoun launched the Bridge the Gap fund in 2021 after seeing an increased need in our community. Bridge the Gap is managed by The Arc’s ALLY Advocacy Center and Finance Department and uses the HUD Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines for Loudoun County as the framework to determine who to serve and how funds were allocated. The Bridge the Gap fund enables qualified low-income families to receive much needed early intervention services.
Contact us at ally@thearcofloudoun.org for more information.