CONFIDENTIALITY

Information about the health or abilities of any child or a family’s status will be considered as confidential. Such information will be shared with staff only as necessary to meet the needs of the child. Occasionally, family information may also be shared with regulatory agencies (Department of Health, Child Care Division, etc.), with the knowledge of the parents.

 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

 Moss Street currently serves as a placement site for children receiving Early Childhood Intervention Services. We believe inclusion of children of differing abilities within Moss Street enriches the experiences of all the children.

If the Moss Street Children’s Center staff has concerns about the development of a child enrolled at Moss Street, parents will be informed and given referral information by the lead teacher in their child’s

classroom. For children in the preschool, an Early Childhood CARES consultant can visit the child at Moss Street. All assessment and intervention services are provided in a manner that emphasizes inclusion and full integration within the curriculum, activities and classroom procedures.

If, at any time, the Early Childhood CARES consultant believes that Moss Street is not the most appropriate environment for a child with special needs, Moss Street will work with other agencies to facilitate a placement.

Regular teaching staff will participate in the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans within the context of the Moss Street program philosophy. Consultants and classroom aides function to support Moss Street staff in enhancing MSCC staff knowledge, skills and abilities for meeting the unique needs of all children. If you or your children need any accommodations to assure that our services are accessible, please advise us so that we can take appropriate action.