Looking Upwards, Inc Children's Sevices

Address

2974 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871

(401) 293-5790

www.lookingupwards.org

Description:

Offers a wide array of services to adults with developmental disabilities and children with diverse needs.

Work & Enrichment:
Help people to develop their skills, talents and interests. Also, help identifying strengths and work interests through vocational assessments and opportunities to try out specific jobs. Preparation for the job, on-the-job training, consultation with employers and the option of long term supports to ensure career success.

Family & Children:
A wide array of services including therapeutic support for children and families, support and educational groups for parents, creative approaches to success at school, assistance with school to career transitions, and days filled with learning and adventure at our integrated summer camp.

Residential Services:
Residential services to meet each person's needs - ranging from 24-hour support in a shared living arrangement, to part-time assistance for people living in their own apartments or with family.

Description

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

Eligibility

Infants and toddlers ages 0-3 with developmental concerns.

Fees

There are no out-of-pocket costs for families receiving Early Intervention. Funding is accessed through medical assistance, the state, and private health insurance.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x330; Carolyn Souza, Supervisor, Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x310; Celeste Whitehouse, Supervisor, Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x324; Martha Costa, Parent Consultant, 401-603-8135

Service Area

Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Hopkinton, Johnston, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, New Shoreham (Block Island), Newport, North Kingstown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Westerly

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Contact

Name:
A. Valory McHugh
Title:
Early Intervention Director
Phone:
401-293-5790 x330

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-293-5790
Name:
Main Phone
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General Information

Intake Process:

Call or email to schedule an appointment

Program Fees:

Varies

Eligibility:

Children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

AKA:

Keystone Group

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

March 23, 2022

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

Eligibility

Infants and toddlers ages 0-3 with developmental concerns.

Fees

There are no out-of-pocket costs for families receiving Early Intervention. Funding is accessed through medical assistance, the state, and private health insurance.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x330; Carolyn Souza, Supervisor, Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x310; Celeste Whitehouse, Supervisor, Contact by phone or email. Contacts: A.Valory McHugh, Director, 401-293-5790 x324; Martha Costa, Parent Consultant, 401-603-8135

Service Area

Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Hopkinton, Johnston, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, New Shoreham (Block Island), Newport, North Kingstown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Westerly

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Contact

Name:
A. Valory McHugh
Title:
Early Intervention Director
Phone:
401-293-5790 x330

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-293-5790
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2974 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871

Mailing

PO Box 838
Portsmouth, RI 02871

Contacts

Carrie Miranda

Primary Contact

Executive Director

cwmiranda@lookingupwards.org

A. Valory McHugh

Early Intervention Director

(401) 293-5790 x330

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(401) 293-5790

Fax

(401) 293-5796

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