Program

Woodfords’ Early Childhood Services Program provides evidence-based preschool programing for young students with autism and related disabilities. The Program utilizes an evidence-based curriculum of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and includes intensive clinical instruction to help young children with autism and related disabilities reach their highest potential and function successfully in home, community, and school-based settings. Instruction occurs in a structured preschool setting, where children play and learn alongside other children.

Service Area

Woodfords operates three preschools for children ages 3-5 years old with autism and related disabilities in Westbrook, New Gloucester, and Waterville and surrounding areas.

Eligibility & Referrals

Enrolled students most often receive referrals from Child Development Services (CDS), their pediatrician, or other provider.

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Program

Woodfords’ Westbrook Early Childhood Services Program provides Home-Based Early Intervention Services for children age birth - three in partnership with Child Development Services (CDS). Home-Based Early Intervention Services include the Early Start Maine and the Parent Early Start Maine model as well as individual parent coaching. Services are provided to young children that have been deemed appropriate by Child Development Services (CDS). Early Start Maine is an adaptation of the evidence-based Early Start Denver Model which is rooted in and incorporates the principles and practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis as well as supporting development thorough play and daily routines.

Service Area

Woodfords’ Home-Based Early Intervention services are provided in the Greater Portland area in conjunction with area Child Development Services (CDS) locations.

Eligibility & Referrals

The Home-Based Early Intervention Services Program serves young children age birth - three with autism or those with developmental delays, eligibility and referrals for the program are coordinated through Child Development Services (CDS).

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Program

Woodfords’ Special Purpose Private Schools offer out-of-district educational programming to students in grades K-5 who experience considerable challenges in the mainstream school setting. The Program utilizes the evidence-based principles and practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) alongside a unique array of academic, social and emotional curricula to deliver services.

Service Area

Woodfords operates three K-5 Special Purpose Private School Programs for students referred by their school districts in Westbrook, New Gloucester, and Waterville.

Eligibility & Referrals

Referrals for the K-5 Special Purpose Private School Program are made by student’s sending school district at the guidance of the student’s school-based treatment team as outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Referrals for this program follow all of Maine’s Special Education guidelines.

School Lunch Program Participation Information

Availability: Woodfords’ K-5 Special Purpose Private School Program participates in the National School Lunch Program enabling students to receive free and reduced lunch. All students enrolled in the agency’s K-5 Special Purpose Private School Program are entitled to participation in the lunch program.
Rights & Responsibilities: Students enrolled in Woodfords’ K-5 Special Purpose Private School Program are eligible and entitled to participate in the National School Lunch Program at no cost to the family. Upon enrollment, the family will be informed of their child’s eligibility and asked to complete the NSLP Application for Free and Reduced Lunch form. It is the families right to elect to participate in the program or decline participation. It is Woodfords responsibility to inform all enrolling families of the availability of the National School Lunch Program and coordinate application submission and on-going service delivery.

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School Lunch Program Application
School Lunch Program Non-Discrimination Statement

Program

Woodfords’ School Based Services Program provides assessment and treatment services for children with developmental, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders within the mainstream school-setting. The program relies on the evidence-based principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to assess and analyze a children’s strengths and goal areas. Structured therapeutic services are designed to improve children’s functioning in key areas. Services are provided as prescribed in the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).

Each child receiving School Based Services has a dedicated treatment team that includes a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) and may also include a licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor and/or  a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Service Area

Woodfords’ School Based Services Program partners with school districts in Central and Southern Maine to provide specialized support to students experiencing challenges in the main stream school setting.

Eligibility & Referrals

Referrals for this program most typically come through a child’s special education teacher or school-based treatment team. To be eligible a child must have a significant functional impairment, have MaineCare, meet Attrezzo authorization criteria, and require day treatment services as documented by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and supported by educational evaluation.

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