About

Aspire’s family-centered approach is central in all aspects of our Early Intervention Program.

At Aspire, our family-centered approach is the foundation of all our programs—from Early Intervention and Early Education to Early Support and Medically Complex Care Coordination (MC3). We believe caregivers are their child’s first and most important teachers, and we partner with families to support development through home-based services, parent coaching, and connections to community resources.

In our Early Intervention program, services are guided by each family’s goals and priorities, with a focus on fostering learning in the child’s natural environment. Our Early Education program provides high-quality, play-based learning for infants through preschoolers, designed to support each child’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing, inclusive setting. Through our Early Support program, we offer prenatal support and home visiting to help expecting and new families navigate early parenthood and connect with vital community resources. The MC3 program (Medically Complex Care Coordination) partners with families of children with complex medical needs, helping them access services, navigate systems, and build coordinated care plans.

Across all programs, Aspire offers parent education, individualized support, and a multidisciplinary team approach that honors each family’s strengths and culture.

Teacher reading book to two students

Mission

Aspire Developmental Services’ mission is to strengthen the foundation of each young learner.
Our vision is a world where every child has the opportunity for success.

Child and Teacher using crayons to draw
Student in front of class reading book to fellow students

Mission

Aspire Developmental Services’ mission is to strengthen the foundation of each young learner.
Our vision is a world where every child has the opportunity for success.

Our Leadership Team

Officers & Board of Directors

Officers

  • Annie Walsh
    President
  • James Healey
    Vice President
  • Efe Okparavero
    Secretary
  • Dana Marks
    Treasurer

Board of Directors

  • Eric LeBlanc
  • Monika Wirtz
  • Trisha Coolong
  • Leanne Palmer
  • Debby Regan
  • Meredith Cohen
  • Elizabeth Quinn

Testimonials

“Aspire is amazing!! Four years ago my daughter started EI and was later diagnosed with Autism. I don’t know what I would have done without Aspire. They were very caring and professional ladies, always on time and trying different strategies to make my daughter comfortable. I learned a lot from them and after having two more kids diagnosed and using two different EI agencies due to moving, I can honestly say Aspire is one of the best around.”

Kelly, Parent

“Aspire has been fantastic, they have held our hand through this whole process. All the therapists are caring and accessible. It feels like they’ve become part of the family.”

Lorie, Parent