Welcome to the blog of Sammy's House, a nonprofit in Austin, Texas that serves children with special needs! We're a small organization that's still in the process of cultivating our online presence, so this blog will look a little sparse for a while. It is our hope that this will eventually be another useful source of information for current and prospective families, existing and potential donors, and other community members who want to learn more about Sammy's House.
We currently serve about 300 children each year through our child development center, respite program, and therapeutic equipment loaning program. The children in our care have a wide variety of special needs, including cerebral palsy, chromosome anomalies (such as Down Syndrome), and developmental delays.
Our teachers lead classrooms of children grouped by developmental stage and provide care tailored to the unique needs of each child and their family. We pride ourselves on our low student-to-teacher ratios, personalized curricula, and the inclusiveness of our programs, in which typically developing children and children with special needs can grow and learn together. At Sammy's House, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs.
Our mission is to help children, families, and communities by:
- Providing high-quality, educational care for children with special medical and developmental needs,
- Supporting families through education, respite care, and community referrals, and
- Educating the community about the value and capabilities of all persons.
Please visit our website at www.sammyshouse.org for more information about us and to find out how you can help.
Thanks for reading this first entry in the Sammy's House blog!
