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LINDA CHILDREN CENTER

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 850954348 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · thechildrenscenteraz.org
revenue
$37K
expenses
$8K
net assets
$34K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Special education provider serving children ages 3–22 with autism and related developmental disabilities in Glendale, Arizona. Offers individualized, wrap-around programs integrating academic instruction with occupational, speech, behavioral, and pet therapy. Uses evidence-based curricula and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within a 1:1 to 1:3 staff-to-student ratio to support student development and learning readiness.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

ABA-Based Educational Program
Uses Applied Behavior Analysis with data tracking to support behavior modification and academic progress within a low student-to-staff ratio environment.
Behavioral Therapy
Provides individualized behavior management and skill acquisition support using Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
Occupational Therapy
Focuses on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
Pet Therapy
Monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions integrated into therapeutic enrichment activities.
Speech & Language Therapy
Targets receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and use of assistive technology.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy 3 activities
    • Behavioral Specialist Support
      Employs a Board Certified Behavioral Specialist to create and implement positive behavioral supports for students with behavioral challenges.
    • Individualized Behavior Therapy
      Provides individualized behavior therapy and support throughout the school day, including behavior management and skill acquisition, delivered by Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
    • Individualized behavior therapy and positive behavioral support
      Delivers individualized behavior therapy throughout the school day using Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians, with a focus on behavior management, skill acquisition, and positive behavioral interventions. A Board Certified Behavioral Specialist designs and implements supports for students with behavioral challenges.
  • Integrated Special Education & Therapy 3 activities
    • Comprehensive educational and therapeutic programs for children with developmental needs
      Provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for children ages 3 to 22, integrating individualized support across behavioral, cognitive, and developmental domains. Programs are delivered in classroom settings with embedded therapies and structured curricula.
    • Educational, Therapeutic, and Habilitative Programs
      Provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for children aged 3 to 22, including embedded therapies in classrooms to support development in various areas.
    • Embedded classroom-based therapeutic support
      Provides integrated therapeutic services within classrooms to support development in self-regulation, language, self-expression, fine and gross motor skills, and self-help skills. Therapies are delivered by qualified staff as part of daily programming.
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy & Literacy Programs 2 activities
    • Animal-Assisted and Pet Therapy
      Offers monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions and general pet therapy to support therapeutic enrichment activities.
    • Animal-assisted and therapeutic enrichment activities
      Offers monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions and therapeutic enrichment activities focused on social skills and sensory development, led by qualified therapists and teachers. Also described as pet therapy.
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services 2 activities
    • Occupational Therapy
      Offers occupational therapy focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
    • Occupational therapy services
      Offers occupational therapy focused on developing fine motor skills, performing activities of daily living, and using adaptive equipment and functional strategies to support independence.
  • Speech and Language Therapy Services 2 activities
    • Speech and Language Therapy
      Provides speech and language therapy focusing on receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and assistive technology.
    • Speech and language therapy
      Provides speech and language therapy addressing receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and the use of assistive technology to support communication needs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Staff Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
      Provides staff with training through Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program to ensure student safety and security.
    • Staff training in safety and crisis intervention
      Provides staff with training through the Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program to ensure student safety and appropriate response to behavioral crises.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$37K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +630.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • AUDREY GARIGAN — Director
  • GINA PICICCI — Director
  • JERI O'DELL — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Employs highly qualified teachers enriched by the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Partner — Provides staff with training through Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program.
  • Raz Kids Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Reading A-Z Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Starfall Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Unique Partner — Curriculum partner providing a research-based program designed for children with special needs to access general education curriculum.