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Parents
of children with special needs were the driving force for the development of Tacoma Learning Center.
They believed that helping a child grow and learn early in life was crucial for that child to reach his or her full potential. They also believed that with parent participation, the assistance of trained professionals, and stimulation environments, each child could learn regardless of
his or hers abilities. The parents of TLC insisted on information, support and training for parents as well
to help them become better advocates for their own child(ren) and to help support other families in the community.
Today, the beliefs of the parents are still held by those who work and volunteer at TLC. The focus is on learning that builds on the strengths and interests of each child,
in safe and stimulating environments. Individual challenges are supported and met, successes are celebrated and a network of friends, professionals, and community resources is developed for each family. Services are offered in a variety of settings: family homes, child care centers, community settings and TLC’s classrooms.
Parents leave TLC more confident and skilled in seeking and finding effective learning opportunities for their children. Children leave TLC better able to care for themselves, with new skills and knowledge, and equipped with social skills to help them participate fully in educational settings.
TLC welcomes
children of all abilities, races, religions and
nationalities.
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