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Who We Are

Mission & History

About Us

Children FIRST Therapy was founded by Kathy Blair more than 20 years ago to serve the children of Spokane County through home and community-based therapy services as well as a unique integrated preschool program. Children FIRST Therapy offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, special instruction teacher services, and family resource coordination to children from birth to their third birthday. We focus on collaboration and support for families to develop and work toward family-centered goals. Children FIRST Therapy is also a high-quality, successful preschool for typically developing children. In our integrated preschool program, therapists and early childhood specialists teach children with developmental disabilities and typically developing children the same curriculum that challenges each student to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our full range of programs and services are provided to families in Spokane County.

  • Our Mission

    Children FIRST Therapy provides the highest quality early intervention services for children birth to three with developmental delays and disabilities through our unique, integrated preschool therapy program. Our family-centered approach ensures that we also serve the child’s caregivers by providing resource coordination and hands-on training for the continuation of therapy and progress at home.

  • Our Vision

    Children FIRST Therapy strives to be a model program for the use of integrated peer learning in early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. Understanding that children learn best from their typically developing peers, we have built an early intervention therapy preschool, and supportive in-home program, that has been successful for nearly 25 years. Our vision is to pioneer the growth of the field of integrated therapy preschools so that every child has an opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential.

  • Our Values

    Child-Centered
    We are dedicated to the individual needs of each child we serve. We set goals and create therapy plans that enable each child to reach their fullest potential.

    Family-Focused
    We provide valuable resource connections, information, support and understanding to families raising and supporting children with special needs.

    Community-Based
    We enhance our community by making an impact in the lives of the children and families we serve.

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