Our program
All families are welcome here.
The Lighthouse Project is moving! We will now be occupying the entire 15th floor of the Investment Building in Downtown Pittsburgh! This move brings new social skills classes for every child and family
Our program is designed to help kids facing various challenges socially, emotionally, or behaviorally with or without a diagnosis. Our goal is to offer programs that help kids thrive in traditional school and home settings and reduce interaction with welfare systems such as foster care, juvenile justice and other systems as they get older. We bridge the gap and help families receive access to immediate services while putting together a long term plan.
Info
All enrollment in programs are based off of availability. We will add and change social classes to meet the needs of our children and families.
Programs
What We Do
The Lighthouse Project offers multiple services and classes. This program provides a holistic and therapeutic approach to help prepare these children with the skills they need to transition into and thrive a traditional settings.
Our Day Program
Our day program offers a holistic approach to addressing the unique needs of each child. Our services include space for physical, occupational, and speech therapy onsite as well as an in house clinical social worker to provide support. We also can provide IEP services to ensure all of our students are getting the care they need and are also prepared to transition to another program when the time comes. We will also work with each family individually to assess and set up services such as tuition assistance, CHIP, referrals and other services as needed. Our program focuses on making sure every child and family is being met where they are and receiving the care they need. Each child and family will be assessed by the program director and supervisor to assess the child's needs. Each family will need to fill out a basic information form, which can be requested by submitting a request below. If the family is involved in foster care, or working with a case worker, additional information will be required upon request. This program accepts kids within the pre-k and kindergarten ages of 3-6 years old. While in our program, it is our goal to help guide care givers through the complex challenges they face in an educational and home setting. Our new hours of operation are from 9am-5pm M-F.
Respite Care for Kids in Foster Care
Our respite care program works with kids of all ages who are involved in foster care. Our program provides 24/7 care for kids of all ages who need emergency short term placement. All children will have access to trauma informed support care to help prepare them for their transition into care.
ALL REFERRALS FOR THIS PROGRAM MUST COME THROUGH A CASEWORKER. CALL 412-874-6015 FOR IMMEDIATE NEED FOR CARE.
Coming Soon: ABA Services
We are so excited to be offering ABA services starting in early 2025!
Social Groups
We are so excited to now offer social skill classes!
Play & Social Group
This class is specifically designed to help kiddos with struggling with behavioral and social barriers. We focus on regulation through the use of sensory equipment, transitions, and appropriate/safe play with peers and adults.
3 & 4 year olds- Monday & Wednesday 5pm-6pm
5 & 6 year olds- Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-6pm
*WE WILL BE ADDING CLASSES AND AGE GROUPS BASED ON NEED AND DEMAND- CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING ADDITIONS*
Play & Social Group for Kids with Special Needs
This class is specifically designed to help kiddos with special needs. We focus on socialization opportunities that are inclusive and safe for kids with diagnosed special needs and disabilities.
3 & 4 year olds- Monday & Wednesday 1pm-2pm
5 & 6 year olds- Tuesday & Thursday 1pm-2pm
*WE WILL BE ADDING CLASSES AND AGE GROUPS BASED ON NEED AND DEMAND- CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING ADDITIONS*
Lunch Time Social Group- Come Eat Lunch With Us!
This class is specifically designed for kiddos who struggle with meal time in group or other settings. This one hour lunch program helps with behaviors such as fidgeting that impedes a child's ability to eat, food stealing, severely picky eaters, food insecurity, and gorging. Our highly trained staff is passionate about giving each child the support they need.
Art Therapy
This class is specifically designed for kiddos ages 5-10 years old. Art is proven to be extremely beneficial for regulation and fine motor development among so many other benefits! Inquire for class dates and times!
Music Therapy
This class is specifically designed for kiddos ages 5-10 years old. Music is proven to be extremely beneficial for regulation and development among so many other benefits! Inquire for class dates and times!
Movement Therapy
Think yoga except for kids. This class is designed for kiddos ages 5-10 years old. Inquire for class dates and times!
412 Foster Project: Testimonial
Maria F.
"412 Foster Project fills a huge current gap. I adopted my daughter through foster care and she has a lot of big emotions and can be very aggressive at school due to being picked up by caseworkers she didn’t know multiple times per week and taken to visits she didn’t want to be attending. I didn’t have to worry about picking her up early and I didn’t have to worry about her screaming and crying when I dropped her off like she would do at her previous day programs. The best part of the program is that they always work with the kids with the goal of them returning to a traditional school where they can be included with other students when it makes sense and we got to experience this firsthand. I will forever be grateful to Jenna and Ginny for the love and support they have given us and continue to give us for Alayna to be successful."
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at jennabosi@412fosterproject.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No! We love the work we do with kiddos in foster care. However, our program is for any child that is unable to attend pre-k, daycare, or a kindergarten program due to social, emotional, behavioral issues.
No. We take applications and inquiries from parents and caregivers as well as caseworkers or other professionals. Your child does not need a referral to be considered for our program.
No. However, we are working on this and other ways to make our program more affordable and accessible.
Currently, enrollment is fairly simple and similar to what you can expect at a traditional school program.
No! We can help a family pursue a diagnosis if that is something they would like. However, it is not a requirement of enrollment.
Due to limited space, we recommend anyone interested in enrolling their child contact us ASAP to reserve your child's space.
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