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CARE for Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children of all abilities

Areas of Focus

  • CARE for Children Rainbow Corner Preschool and Toddler Developmental Playgroup provide center-based early learning programming for children ages 2 to 5 years-old.

  • School-based therapy gives children with delays improved access to school and helps each child reach their educational potential.

  • Every child grows and learns new skills at his or her own pace. Children can vary in skills and development. Parents know their child better than anyone else. If you have concerns about your child’s development, Early Intervention can help. CARE is an Early Intervention provider for children birth to age three.

  • Meet the amazing people who work hard to make our vision a reality.

  • CARE is the lead agency for the Safe Kids Pennsylvania- McKean County Partnership which promotes the prevention of childhood injuries in McKean County through education, collaboration and advocacy. Programs include: Child Passenger Seat Safety, Home Safety, Bike Safety and Helmet Use and Water Safety. McKean County Cribs for Kids also operates under the umbrella of the Partnership.

  • CARE has been providing pediatric services since 1924.

CARE's Impact During 2023-2024

  • Therapy Sessions

    13,500

  • Developmental Screenings

    286

  • Early Learning Enrollment

    48

  • Child Safety & Injury Prevention Impact

    2,069

Seal of Excellence

CARE for Children is proud to be able to continue to display this Seal of Excellence awarded by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations. CARE was again awarded accreditation under the Standards for Excellence® program, which is bestowed only to the most well-managed and responsibly governed nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated continued compliance with 67 specific Standards for Excellence® based on honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility, and accountability. CARE for Children has met, complied with, and integrated the Standards for Excellence® into all its activities to successfully complete this voluntary accreditation program. CARE was first awarded this Seal of Excellence in 2004, and was re-accredited in 2007, 2013, 2017 and most recently in December, 2022.
 

For more information about the Standards for Excellence® Program, please visit http://www.pano.org/Standards-For-Excellence/

 

News & Notes

October 11, 2024

CARE for Children hosted a Donor Reception on Thursday evening, October 10, 2024 at the Bradford Club.  The event honored the organization’s dedicated supporters and celebrated CARE’s 100th anniversary of ‘Shaping Childhoods.’

August 29, 2024

CARE for Children hosted a Civic Group Appreciation Luncheon in celebration of the organization’s 100th Anniversary on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center in Bradford.