An accredited, year-round program with a morning or afternoon session providing developmental therapy to children ages two and half to five years old. Children participate in a small classroom setting staffed with a teacher and assistants. Children may receive speech, occupational and physical therapies through contacts with community providers. Teachers, therapists and parents work as a team to implement goals and objectives in the context of play (Sanford & Arundel Child Development Centers).

This accredited, year-round Early Intervention Program services children ages birth through three who have been identified with special needs or who could be at risk for developmental delays. A wide array of services is available for children and their families. These services include: language based playgroups, parent and child playgroups, home-based services, parental support, and therapy services (Sanford Child Development Center).

Comprehensive developmental assessments are conducted weekly by an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, physical therapist, social worker and educational specialist. Family members are full participants in the assessment process for children birth to five years old. (Sanford Child Development Center)

An accredited program for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and/or Autism that provides a small classroom setting, intensive developmental therapy, and an emphasis on social, language, self-help skill building, and interactive play. (Sanford Child Development Center)

Waban's Case Management program is a family support service for children ages birth through twenty years with a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's or PDD-NOS (Pervasive Develop- mental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified) or Mental Retardation. Our case managers assist families in gaining access to and making effective use of services and resources for their child, including educational, medical, psychological and natural supports within the community. (Community based service).

ADULT PROGRAMS

Waban’s Adult Programs include both residential and day program services. The residential programs support over 80 adults ranging in age from 22 to 89 years old and provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a variety of community-based settings. The day programs offer both center and community based services and support over 200 individuals in the course of one year.

Waban provides a variety of supported living settings for individuals who are able to live more independently in the community. Consumers reside in their own apartments and homes, with support staff as needed. Each residential setting provides independently tailored habilitation programs which will enhance each consumer’s ability to integrate into the community and increase their independent living skills.

 Cove Street - 1 Cove St., Sanford

 Day Street Apartments - 2 Day St., Kennebunk

 Main Street Apartments - 653, 655 Main St., Sanford

 North Avenue - 67 North Ave., Sanford

 Old Mill - 28 Old Mill Rd., Sanford

 Riverview - 12 Riverview St., Sanford

 Country Club Apartment - 142 Country Club Rd., Sanford

Waban administers licensed homes in the Sanford area that house 3 - 5 adults with developmental disabilities. The purpose of these homes is to teach/promote independent living in a community setting and to provide the residents with accessibility to various work sites in the community or at Life Works. In the evenings they work on cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene skills with support staff as needed, as well as participating in community activities and outings.

 Elm Street Home - 9 Elm St., Sanford

 School Street Home - 40 School St., Sanford

 Dubois Drive Home - 4 Dubois Drive Sanford

 Country Club Home - 142 Country Club Rd., Sanford

 Essex Street Home - 45 Essex St., Sanford

 Lenox Street Home - 45 Lenox St., Sanford

These fully accessible homes serve 4-5 residents who have multiple disabilities and high medical needs. Each resident has their own bedroom and participates in day activities that meet their own personal needs. Community outings are an important part of their programs. A registered nurse is on staff at each home to consult with and help ensure that high quality medical services are provided.

 Cottage Hill Home - 243 Cottage St., Sanford

 Day Street Home - 2 Day St., Kennebunk

 Sunny Lane Home - ;14 Sunny Lane, Sanford

 Morrels Mills Home - 104 Morrells Mills Road, North Berwick

 Windmill Farm Home - 333 Main Street, Springvale

This is a CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited community and center-based day program serving adults with developmental disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the uniqueness of each individual, promotion of independence through structured choice, therapeutic activities, training in life skills, community integration, and the enhancement of socialization skills.

Located in Springvale, the Work Center is a CARF accredited vocational program established to provide work opportunities for those willing and able to pursue employment. Vocational options include Center-based work, community-based enclaves, job development, job training, job placement, job support, and competitive community job placement. The Work Center also provides vocational assessment and assistance to area school students in school to work transition. (Day Service)

This day service program provides services to adults eighteen and older who have a diagnosis of Mental Retardation, Autism, Asperger's or PDD-NOS. A prospective client, individual or agency acting on behalf of the adult can make a referral for this service. This community-based service enables adults to live in the community with their families or in more independent settings. (Day Service)

The ISS program supports individuals who wish to live by themselves or with roommates in their own apartments in the community. These individuals have worked hard at becoming as independent as possible, but still need some staff support.

Most of the staff support needed is home based and assistance may be provided in the following areas: finances, budgeting, paying bills, writing checks, balancing checkbook, shopping for personal and household items, Coordination of medical care/services, community integration, self-advocacy, and the building of natural supports are intricate components of this program. (Day Service)