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ammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities serves nearly 400 children, adults, and families each year with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to offer education, residential and therapeutic family support services to children and adults with special needs. The Center’s goal is to provide the individuals it serves the opportunity to maximize their abilities in a loving, nurturing environment. Because of the unique nature of the Tammy Lynn Center, families are able to receive a variety of services, often through more than one Tammy Lynn program during the course of a person’s lifetime. Tammy Lynn Center is one of the very few agencies offering such a broad array of services to meet the total need of the individuals we serve.
Programs and Services:
Early Childhood Intervention Services: Tammy Lynn Center was an early pioneer in the state of North Carolina with Early Childhood Intervention Services, serving children from birth to five years old who are at risk for developmental delay or with a specific diagnosis.
Therapists provide educational support to the families of young children with special needs and work directly with the children, in their home, to help them strengthen skills and meet developmental milestones. Day Services: Tammy Lynn Center offers Day Services including a school for children with developmental disabilities ages 3-22 along with before/after school care and summer programs. The Center also offers an inclusive preschool program for children with or without developmental disabilities. This program allows for typically developing 3-5 year olds and their peers with developmental disabilities to participate in activities together that promote teamwork and a greater understanding of diversity. Respite Care Program: Respite care provides temporary relief for families caring for children or adults with developmental disabilities. Caring for a loved one with special needs can be exhausting and caretakers may need a much needed break. Often it isn’t possible to simply ask a neighbor to watch your child because of his or her medically fragile condition. Tammy Lynn provides trained staff members to care for the family’s loved one, giving their caregivers peace of mind without worry or stress. Residential Services: Tammy Lynn Center provides a home, 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, for thirty children and adults on campus. All residents are provided the love, care, support and training programs to enhance independence and quality of life to the fullest extent possible. We also operate three group homes in our community that serve 4 adults in each home. The adults lead robust, active lives enjoying recreation and leisure activities such as arts & crafts and volunteering in the community with organizations like Meals on Wheels. Our 24/7 staff also provide the necessary supports and transportation so individuals who reside in these homes can access their community and go to a movie, the library, shopping, dining out and attend other community events.
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