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KOTM
Supports the development of young children and families through autism therapy, child care volunteer opportunities, children's out of home respite care, community based preschools, disease/disability information, early head start, family support centers, infant and early childhood mental health, feeding therapy, and parenting materials.
Community Based Preschools
Description:

Provides a morning preschool for children 3-4 years old. A morning and an afternoon preschool for children 4-6 years old as well as childcare services for 2 months to 3 years old.

Eligibility:
Children 2 months - 6 years old or completion of kindergarten
Service Hours:
M - F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call.
Fees:
Call for current fees. Accepts self-pay and DCFS funding.
Service Contact Information:

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Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Description:

Provides temporary care of children with special needs for their caregivers. Locations offered in Orem Hospital, Springville, and Saratoga Springs.

Eligibility:
Accepts children birth to 12 years with any behavioral or physical disability. To qualify for the program, families cannot be currently receiving services from the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, the Autism Medicaid Waiver or another source of respite services. Once a family receives respite services through another organization or program, they no longer qualify for the Kids On The Move Program.
Service Hours:
F, Sa 6 - 9:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Fill out application online.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Description:

Provides comprehensive services to families with infants and toddlers ages birth - 3 years old and pregnant mothers. Offers weekly visits from a family educator, and monthly family group activity, which gives parents and children an opportunity to interact with each other. Services include feeding therapy.

Eligibility:
Serves low-income families who reside in Utah County with children under 3 years old. Also, serves pregnant women.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Application can be obtained by walk in, online, or by mail.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Family Support Centers/Outreach
Description:

Supports the development of young children and families. All cases go through the Orem office. Consists of 6 core programs: Early Intervention, Early Head Start, Autism Center, Respite Care, and Child and Family Mental Health.

Eligibility:
Children birth ' 3 years old. Referral must occur 45 days before the child turns 3 years old. If the child is over 3 years old, call the Alpine School District Assessment Center at 801-610-8857 for a free assessment. MUST reside in the Alpine School District boundaries (Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Eagle Mountain, Highland, Lehi, Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs, Vineyard, and some parts of Draper).
Service Hours:
M - F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete referral online, in person, or phone.
Fees:
No cost for assessment. Sliding scale fee for services.
Service Contact Information:

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Parenting Materials
Description:

A specialty library with an in-depth collection on; child development, childhood disabilities, children's books to help children learn about and understand disabilities, special education laws/family rights, including children with disabilities in regular education settings, advocating for children with disabilities, parenting, intervention strategies, special education.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
Tu, Th, F 10 am - 3 pm; W 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
Families currently enrolled for services have checkout privileges at no cost but must register. General public wanting to check out materials must pay a $12 annual membership fee.
Service Contact Information:

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Child Care Volunteer Opportunities
Description:

Volunteers provide care for children with special needs while alleviating parents from 24/7 care. Opportunities available to individuals and small groups (2 - 10).

Eligibility:
Must be ages 16 and older.
Service Hours:
F and Sa. Call for specific hours.
Intake Procedure:
Sign up online.
Fees:
None
Service Contact Information:

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volunteer@kotm.org www.fridayskids.org
Early Head Start
Description:

Provides comprehensive services to families with infants and toddlers ages birth - 3 years old and pregnant mothers. Offers weekly visits from a family educator, and monthly family group activity, which gives parents and children an opportunity to interact with each other.

Eligibility:
Serves low-income families who reside in Utah County with children under 3 years old. Also serves pregnant women.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Application can be obtained by walk in, online, or by mail.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Autism Therapy
Description:

Provides behavioral therapy and resources for families with children that have autism or similar delays. Services include social groups, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) classes, home visits, consultation and assessments, and parent university courses. The Autism Center services are provided In-Center, In-Home services, and by Telehealth throughout the state of Utah.

Eligibility:
Parents of, and children ages 2-18 years old living with autism spectrum disorders or similar developmental delays. For those in the Alpine School District boundaries.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 6:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or fill out an application online.
Fees:
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Service Contact Information:

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Disease/Disability Information
Description:

A specialty library with an in-depth collection on child development, childhood disabilities, children's books to help children learn about and understand disabilities, special education laws/family rights, including children with disabilities in regular education settings, advocating for children with disabilities, parenting, intervention strategies, special education. Located inside the Kids on the Move building. Contact the librarian, Sharlene Skidmore, for questions.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
Tu, Th, F 10 am - 3 pm; W 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
Families currently enrolled for services have no cost checkout privileges but must register. General public wanting to check out materials must pay a $12 annual membership fee.
Service Contact Information:

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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Description:

Provides help for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays to learn, grow, and thrive.

Eligibility:
For infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3 who are experiencing developmental delays. Must be in the Alpine School District boundaries.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Application can be obtained by walk in, online, or by mail.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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