Lifesteps, Inc.

Helping Individuals and Families in Western Pennsylvania
With Life's Changing Needs For Over 85 Years.


Children Preschool Children With & Without Special Needs Primary Development Program Child Care Child Check - Developmental & Autism Screening Family Care Mobile Library Speech, Language and Hearing Early Intervention Evaluations Early Care and Education Council Pre-K Counts Adults with Special Needs Community Homes B.E.S.T./Adult Training Centers Community Outreach Speech, Language and Hearing Older Adults Lifesteps Adult Day Health Services Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group Families Early Identification/Crisis Intervention Program Home-Based Family Support Program Families Forever Pediatric Independent Evaluation Services Community Information and Referral Advocacy Public Awareness/Professional Education Current Membership Butler County Early Care & Education Council Annual Report Current Goals/2009-10 Why is high quality early education important? A child’s experiences in the first three years greatly affect the rest of his or her life. The human brain develops more rapidly between birth and age five than during any other later period. This is a time of enormous social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Read More... Change The First 5 years and You Change Everything		Lifesteps and the Butler County Early Care & Education Council are proud to be part of Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
	About the Council A child’s future is significantly shaped by what happens in the early years of their life. In response to a statewide initiative to address the needs of children and support their ability to grow up healthy, safe, and ready to learn, the Butler County Early Care & Education Council was formed. The council is a county-wide collaboration of organizations and individuals who are united by their desire and commitment to increase the quality of early care and education for all children in our community. You Can Make a Difference! While Pennsylvania is making great strides and investments in early education, many children do not have access to the quality learning opportunities they need for a successful start. These children could live in your neighborhood, attend your church, or be a relative. Your help can make a difference. • Promote early education • Support the Keystone STARS program • Make early childhood issues a government priority • Participate in volunteer efforts For more information about volunteer opportunities or to become part of the council, contact Council Coordinator Julie Thumma at Lifesteps, 724-283-1010 ext. 310, or e-mail jthumma@lifesteps.net. Each effort, however small, can have a lasting effect!
	Butler County Early Care & Education Council is supported by the efforts of it's members, donations from the community and the generosity of:


	Home \| HIPAA Practices \| Website Policies	United Way Member in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler and Indiana Counties
A copy of the official registration and financial information of Lifesteps, Inc. may be obtained from the Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.