The approach of Tuesday’s Child is two-fold.  First, children who are either displaying risk factors for behavioral issues, or diagnosed with a developmental delay, receive intervention in a therapeutic environment.  Second, their parents receive support, training, and ongoing individualized feedback on issues pertaining to their children’s development and behavior.  Tuesday’s Child has programs appropriate for children from approximately 12 months (“walking age”) through age 6.

Parents and their children attend Tuesday’s Child once a week in the morning from 9:30 a.m. to noon, or in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Parent Education Program

Parents work on individualized behavioral and goal planning activities, with group sessions led by a Clinical Child Psychologist, and individual time with trained peer parent mentors.  Both weekday and Saturday programs are available to address the needs of single parents, co-parenting situations, and the problems parents face when each parent is working full time. Saturday Programs have limited availability.  All Program fees are based on a sliding scale. 

The Child Center

The Child Center compliments the Tuesday’s Child parent education programs by using the same developmentally appropriate, behavior management strategies taught to parents. Emphasis is placed on cooperating with the teacher, interactive games with peers, and play. Program fees are based on a sliding scale.  The four areas of concentration emphasized and observed in the Child Center are:

·         Socialization (ability to interact appropriately with others)

·         Time on Task (ability to focus and concentrate)

·         Participation (ability to cope with a variety of situations)

·         Compliance (ability to recognize limits and follow directions)

Early Intervention

For families who qualify, this program offers specialized onsite intervention of young children with diagnosed developmental delays such as speech, physical and social/emotional issues.  Programs are presented in English and Spanish.  Intensive parent education is also provided.

Familias Felices

A free, 8-week Spanish-language parent education program.  While parents attend the workshops, the children are in the Child Center. 

Outreach Services

The parent education sessions are offered to community organizations in a workshop/seminar format. These programs are offered in six-week or one-day sessions in Spanish and English. 

            If you would like to schedule an outreach session at your school, faith institution, or organization

           Contact the Outreach Director at (773) 282-5274 x 11

Therapeutic Summer Camp

The camp provides children with the opportunity to experience educational field trips and camp settings while continuing to offer developmental intervention and behavior management.

Speech Therapy

A pilot program for children (1-6) who are exhibiting signs of either speech or language delays.

For more information on the programs offered at Tuesday's Child please contact the Intake Coordinator at (773) 282-5274