Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous lifelong impact. We are reminded daily of the Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) happening to young children everywhere. ACEs include abuse, neglect, traumatic separation from parents, drug abuse and, domestic violence. ACEs are strongly related to the development and prevalence of a wide range of mental health … Continued
Thank you to everyone who joined us May 18 for the 24th annual FORE the Children golf tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club! The game was completely sold out with 144 golfers on 36 teams. It was a little rainy, but that did not dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. Most of the golfers seemed to laugh at the … Continued
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United Services for Children is recruiting a new Pediatric Physical Therapist (PRN). We are seeking applicants to contract on a per-visit basis to treat children in our outpatient therapy program, Uncommon Grace. We provide therapy to children, age birth through 15 years, with a variety of diagnoses. Therapy sessions take place at our clinic in … Continued
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The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company has awarded United Services for Children $3,000 to support the organization’s acquisition of a therapeutic facility dog. Boeing Facilitator Keith Mack said ECF supported the plan because it aligned with the organization’s focus on early learning and preparing young children to be successful in kindergarten and … Continued
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April is Occupational Therapy Month! But what is Pediatric Occupational Therapy? The primary goals of childhood are to grow, learn, and play. It is often through play that children learn to make sense of the world around them. It is a child’s “job” or “occupation” to play to develop physical coordination, emotional maturity, social skills … Continued
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On Sunday, April 15 from noon to 3 p.m., West County Center, in partnership with Autism Speaks, will host its first Autism Eats event at three of the center’s most popular restaurants: Bravo! Cucina, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood and McCormick & Schmick’s. During this special occasion, families will be able to enjoy a relaxing meal … Continued
MOREWith her determination and spirit, 5-year-old Ella has melted many hearts at United Services. Ella could only crawl when she arrived here three years ago. Since then, we have watched her learn to stand and walk – assisted by her pink, wheeled walker and her physical therapist, Allison. Ella has cerebral palsy, which has given … Continued
MOREUnited Services for Children will be closed this Friday, March 30. We will re-open Monday, April 2.
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Earlier this month, we were thrilled to welcome our new Play Makers young professionals group and give them a guided tour of United Services for Children’s St. Peters facility. Occupational Therapist Erin Wisemore led the group through the building’s classrooms and activity spaces. She explained how we use therapeutic and early intervention techniques and equipment … Continued
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Between golf and banking, Stacia Peterson sees a lot of green. She is the energetic chairwoman of the FORE the Children planning committee, a position she has held for four of the six years she has played in the golf tournament. “I’m an avid golfer,” Stacia said. “It’s my passion. I love bringing new people … Continued
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