Care at Your
Doorstep
brighter future begins
at home, and we're
there to help, every
step of the way
Steps to
grow
so we can help children and families face their challenges
and thrive.
Steps to
expand
our transformational
family-centered
programs
Steps to
evolve
deepening our expertise
and offering more
innovative therapies
Steps to
strengthen
the fabric of our community
to provide lifelong
resources and support
We’re focused
on helping children with developmental delays and their families take steps into their future.
We are…
Parent & Caregiver Coaching
Parent coaching is a foundational component of our evidence-based home visit model. Engaging parents, caregivers and entire families in this collaborative, strength based and interactive process helps improve their confidence and ability to support their child’s progress in reaching milestones now and in the future.
Coaching provides more opportunities for children to learn. It helps build parents’ competence and capacity to utilize supportive strategies and techniques to improve everyday activities and routines, setting them on a course for long term success.
Comprehensive, Customized Care
from Compassionate Professionals
We meet each child where they are, working with them and their families to address their unique needs.
Family-Focused
Services
We empower parents and caregivers for the journey ahead.
Family-Centered
Support
Devoted and highly trained professionals are continually expanding their expertise.
Exceptional
Professional Team
We work with you to identify needs and adapt services as priorities change.
Comprehensive
Assessment
We understand each child will progress at their own pace.
Goals Tailored
to Your Child’s Needs
Our evidence-based home visit model supports parents, caregivers and their children in a familiar and comforting environment.
Personalized Attention
at Home
Competence, Compassion,
Commitment
Our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of early learning and pediatric care professionals are continuously evolving their knowledge and expertise.
They combine their deep experience and expertise, with best practices in special education, specialized therapies, nursing, and social work to meet the needs of children and their families.
Victoria Avalos
Certified Behavior Technician
Victoria Avalos
Certified Behavior Technician
Victoria Avalos
Certified Behavior Technician
Misty Awbrey-Ford
Infant Toddler Educator
Misty Awbrey-Ford
Infant Toddler Educator
Misty Awbrey-Ford
Infant Toddler Educator
Bee Balasa
Family Resources Coordinator
Bee Balasa
Family Resources Coordinator
Bee Balasa
Family Resources Coordinator
Sarah Closson
Family Resource Coordinator
Sarah Closson
Family Resource Coordinator
Sarah Closson
Family Resource Coordinator
Alexandra Colvin
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Alexandra Colvin
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Alexandra Colvin
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Rene Denman
Executive Director
Rene Denman
Executive Director
Rene Denman
Executive Director
Laurelin Duckett
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Laurelin Duckett
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Laurelin Duckett
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Suzy Hutchinson, MS, PT
Physical Therapist & Feeding Specialist
Suzy Hutchinson, MS, PT
Physical Therapist & Feeding Specialist
Suzy Hutchinson, MS, PT
Physical Therapist & Feeding Specialist
Esther Iles, IMH-E®
Family Support Specialist
Esther Iles, IMH-E®
Family Support Specialist
Esther Iles, IMH-E®
Family Support Specialist
Alma Johnser
Intake Coordinator
Alma Johnser
Intake Coordinator
Alma Johnser
Intake Coordinator
Megan Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Megan Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Megan Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Elizabeth Majestic
Para-Educator,
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Elizabeth Majestic
Para-Educator,
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Elizabeth Majestic
Para-Educator,
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Family Resources Coordinator
Lauren Maynard, MSW, LICSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Lauren Maynard, MSW, LICSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Lauren Maynard, MSW, LICSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Tristan McCluskey
Family Resources Coordinator
Tristan McCluskey
Family Resources Coordinator
Tristan McCluskey
Family Resources Coordinator
Nicole Mortimer, PH.D.
Infant Toddler Educator
Nicole Mortimer, PH.D.
Infant Toddler Educator
Nicole Mortimer, PH.D.
Infant Toddler Educator
Raymond Perry
Occupational Therapist
Raymond Perry
Occupational Therapist
Raymond Perry
Occupational Therapist
Tanya Portwine
Family Resources Coordinator
Tanya Portwine
Family Resources Coordinator
Tanya Portwine
Family Resources Coordinator
Breana Ramos
Marketing and Fundraising
Breana Ramos
Marketing and Fundraising
Breana Ramos
Marketing and Fundraising
Janie Ross-Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Janie Ross-Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Janie Ross-Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Marsha Smith
Office Manager
Marsha Smith
Office Manager
Marsha Smith
Office Manager
Heather Tenore
Development Director
Heather Tenore
Development Director
Heather Tenore
Development Director
Sharon Thwing, LCSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Sharon Thwing, LCSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Sharon Thwing, LCSW
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
Bianca Verdusco, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Bianca Verdusco, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Bianca Verdusco, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Laura Vogel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Laura Vogel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Laura Vogel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Kelley Wells
Occupational Therapist
Kelley Wells
Occupational Therapist
Kelley Wells
Occupational Therapist
Tess White, M.S.
Infant Toddler Educator
Tess White, M.S.
Infant Toddler Educator
Tess White, M.S.
Infant Toddler Educator
Marc Wojtkiewicz, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Marc Wojtkiewicz, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Marc Wojtkiewicz, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Our Partners
Our Service Partners
We coordinate with public and private resources and contributors to provide comprehensive, family centered services for children and their families in Island and San Juan Counties.
Our Supporting Partners
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A Trusted Provider Of Exceptional Care
Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT)
Neuro-Developmental Center of Excellence
Feeding Team
Certified CHERISH Team,
a Kindering program
Promoting First Relationships Certified
HIPAA Certified
Looking Ahead
We’re TAKING STEPS to add new services, more providers and expanded resources to meet the needs of the children and their families on Whidbey Island, Anacortes and the San Juan Islands.
Our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of trained early learning and pediatric care professionals are continuously evolving to meet the needs of even more children.
Check back often to hear about the exciting changes as we STEP into the future.
Reach Out to Take Your First Step.
360-679-1039
PO Box 633
950 SE Regatta Drive #101
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Fax: 360-679-6646
