Millage Recipient Profile - Arbor Circle
Arbor Circle's mission goes beyond conventional approaches, with more than 50 programs and services, it is one of the region's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.
Arbor Circle's impact is palpable, guiding thousands of individuals each year to discover and cultivate their skills, strengths, and support networks. In the heart of this thriving community, Arbor Circle is dedicated to overcoming life's challenges through innovative and personalized approaches.
The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage helps to support Arbor Circle through two programs in the realm of Healthy Development. These programs focus on arming parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills essential for their child's wellbeing, development, and early learning.
Infant Toddler Developmental Services (ITDS)
Arbor Circle's ITDS program is a beacon of support, providing home-based interventions for families with children aged 0-5. It addresses cases where a child's characteristics or the parent's circumstances pose challenges to parent-infant bond and may be altering the child’s healthy development.
Keep Early Education Positive (KEEP)
KEEP is an innovative program leveraging the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation model. By partnering mental health professionals with staff in child care settings, preschools, and other locations that support early care and education, KEEP promotes the positive social and emotional development of children ages 0-5 in care.
Family Voices
Arbor Circle's commitment resonates in the community, as expressed by a parent: “I’m so proud to be living in a community that recognizes the value of investing in early childhood development. The Ready by Five Millage represents a community of forward-thinking residents. We are grateful that the community has chosen Arbor Circle to provide these important services."
Meet Lily, our lively four-year-old friend. With the help of her ITDS Therapist, Lily and her family are learning about emotions and how to express them together. Through fun activities like playing with balloons and painting, Lily is now talking about her feelings, making her family moments even more special. Lily's story shows that little steps can bring big smiles.
Meet Susan, a four-year-old facing challenges with anxiety, speech, and sensory issues. Referred to the KEEP program, Susan struggled to express herself during overwhelming moments. Latasha, the KEEP Consultant, collaborated with the teacher, principal, and Susan's mother to develop a plan. This plan incorporated sensory interventions like a weighted lap pad and a chewing necklace, as well as a designated "calm down corner." Positive reinforcements were also implemented for the staff. Thanks to these efforts, Susan's progress is noticeable. The teacher now has the flexibility to focus on Susan and share attention with the entire class.