Even as a young child, Sandra Alheit felt uncomfortable about the way people with special needs were often treated. She specifically remembers a film about a child with autism who was isolated because of adults’ inability – and or even willingness – to understand the disorder. Sandra knew that was an all-too-real scenario for many
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Marcia Carlile’s pockets are often filled with treasures at the end of the day. A dandelion picked by a 4-year-old in foster care who finally trusted her enough to give her a gift. A picture drawn by a 5-year-old who was unable to put into words the confusion about his parents’ divorce but, with her
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Extreme poverty, the unexpected loss of a loved one, neighborhood violence, household dysfunction. These are just a few of the traumatic circumstances and events that are all too familiar for many of the children and families served through PEP Day Treatment Centers. Experiences like these breed fear, distrust and anger. Literature can serve as a
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Since its founding in 1971, PEP has maintained that every child – no matter the situation, struggle or circumstance – should experience some joy in each day. We are looking for empathetic mental health professionals and educators committed to helping children with severe behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, autism and other special needs learn and grow.
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