Partners in Child Development

Early Intervention is about meeting children where they are and helping families find what works.

In this impact story, one family shares how Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention team helped identify music as a powerful way to support their son’s communication and sensory needs. With the right strategies, music became a bridge to engagement, connection, and growth.

Read more: https://ei.mypcd.org/project/music-breakthrough-communication-sensory-needs/

Music Creates a Breakthrough for Communication and Sensory Needs - Partners in Child Development Early Intervention Services, Lawrence, Lowell, MA Impact StoriesMusic Creates a Breakthrough for Communication and Sensory NeedsCommunicationBackgroundThe family reached out to Early Intervention Services in Lawrence, MA seeking therapeutic services to help with their two-year old son’s communication.Early Intervention ServicesTheir son was evalu...

Partners in Child Development was honored to be represented at the Massachusetts State House for a special celebration recognizing 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its profound impact on children, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.

Hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium (MEIC), the event brought together families, providers, educators, advocates, legislators, and public servants to reflect on the progress made possible through IDEA and to recommit to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

IDEA’s expansion to include Part C helped establish statewide Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, supporting children and families during some of the most critical years of development.

We are proud to be part of this important work and grateful to Cheryl Bruk, who serves on the MEIC Board as the Region 3 Representative, along with Sandy Levine, Leslie Siciliano, and Karen Purtschert for representing Partners in Child Development at this meaningful celebration.

Partners in Child Development is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention Program.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support children ages 0-3 and their families through family-centered services embedded in daily routines. As part of a multidisciplinary Early Intervention team, the Occupational Therapist helps children improve functioning, independence, and participation at home and in the community.

We offer flexible schedules, strong benefits, mentoring, professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact during a critical stage of development.

View full details and apply: https://mypcd.org/careers/

I Spy - Can You Spot the Learning?

"I Spy” is more than just a fun game; it’s a simple way to support your child’s development through everyday play. This classic game helps build vocabulary, attention, listening, and observation skills. As children play, they practice describing what they see, focusing on details, and using language to communicate their ideas.

You can play “I Spy” just about anywhere—at home, in the car, at the store, or outside on a family walk. Start simple by giving color clues like, “I spy something red,” and gradually add more description.

“Daddy, I need a hug.”

For one father, those five words captured just how far his son Ben has come with the support of Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services.

In this heartfelt story, Ben’s dad shares what it was like to navigate early developmental concerns, begin Early Intervention, and learn strategies that helped their family support Ben’s communication, confidence, eating, and everyday routines.

Most of all, he shares an important message for other fathers and families: don’t wait to seek help.

Read Ben’s story: https://mypcd.org/daddy-i-need-a-hug-a-fathers-journey/

“Daddy I Need a Hug”: A Father’s Journey - PCD: Partners in Child Development Learn how Early Intervention Services supported one family’s journey as they navigated concerns about their son Benjamin’s development. From building communication and feeding skills to gaining confidence through everyday routines, this heartfelt story highlights the power of early support, fami...

We are grateful to share that Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services program has received an Allison Keller Technology Grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.

This meaningful support will help our Early Intervention teams use Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices to support young children and families as they build communication skills, reduce frustration and encourage connection during everyday routines.

Read more about the grant and its impact: https://mypcd.org/partners-in-child-development-receives-technology-grant-from-flutie-foundation/

Partners in Child Development Receives Technology Grant from Flutie Foundation - PCD: Partners in Child Development Partners in Child Development is delighted to announce that our Early Intervention Services program has been awarded a grant from the Flutie Foundation.

Looking for meaningful IT work in a mission-driven environment?

Partners in Child Development is hiring a Desktop Support Technician to support the technology needs of our staff across our programs. This role provides hands-on IT support, troubleshooting, system maintenance, help desk assistance, staff training, and support for hardware, software, and networks.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting people, and using their technical skills to help a nonprofit team do meaningful work every day.

Learn more and view full details: https://mypcd.org/careers/

Partners in Child Development is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our Early Intervention Program.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support children ages 0-3 and their families through family-centered services that help children reach important developmental milestones. As part of a multidisciplinary Early Intervention team, the Physical Therapist helps address motor development, mobility, and functional needs through individualized support embedded in each child’s daily routines.

We offer flexible schedules, strong benefits, mentoring, professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact during a critical stage of development.

View full details and apply: https://mypcd.org/careers/

Communication begins long before a child says their first words.

Cooing, babbling, gestures, facial expressions, songs, and simple signs all help infants and toddlers connect with the world around them. For young children with hearing loss, Early Intervention can help families learn strategies that support communication during this important stage of development.

Our latest blog shares more about hearing loss in young children and how Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services can help.

Read the blog: https://mypcd.org/hearing-loss-in-young-children/

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference every day?

Partners in Child Development is hiring Developmental Specialists to join our Early Intervention Program. This role supports children ages 0-3 and their families through family-centered services that help children build skills, reach milestones, and thrive during a critical stage of development.

We offer flexible schedules, a supportive team environment, professional development, strong benefits, and the opportunity to help change the trajectory of a child’s life.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Learn more and view full details: https://mypcd.org/careers/