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What is ECRN+?

ECRN+ is a Program of the YMCA of Central Ohio

ECRN has twenty years of experience with children who have special needs (developmental delays, disabilities and special health care needs) and their families. We conduct developmental screenings for children from six weeks of age through 5 years of age. ECRN staff perform on site child observations at childcare sites and preschools. We also provide ongoing family service coordination for eligible children and families.

For more information please contact:
Samantha Stewart
614-543-9000 ext.212

Address
6877 North High Street
Suite 209
Worthington, Ohio 43085
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ECRN+ Core Services

For children from birth through 2 years

Franklin County Help Me Grow Program Service Coordination (prenatal through age two.)
Training for parents, professionals and childcare teachers about children with special needs, resources, equipment, partnerships with schools and other special needs providers.
Community Support Site Program, providing speech therapy for children referred by the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

For children from 3 years of age through 5 years of age

Preschool age developmental screenings.
Preschool age family service coordination.
Linkage with school district programs for families of preschool age children with special needs.
Training for educators, childcare workers, parents, professionals and preschool staff members about children with special needs, resources, equipment, partnerships with schools and other providers.

For children, teens and young adults

Equipment Exchange Program—a program that allows families to borrow specialized adaptive equipment for their child, teen, or young adult with a disability. Donations to the Equipment Exchange Program are picked up and shared with other families. Information about types of equipment, health education and information, and community resources is also available.
Collaborative partnership with Family Voices of Ohio, Inc.—an advocacy agency for parents and families of children with special needs (part of a nationwide network of state chapters.)