For more than 70 years, Barber National Institute has stood by the promise that families are never alone. We’ve stood with families – celebrating abilities, creating opportunities, and building a community of care. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking for support as needs evolve, we are here with expertise, compassion, and commitment. Our family services are flexible in meeting your family’s needs.
An Erie County program that allows individuals and their families to self-direct their own services. This program gives individuals a greater choice and control over where, when, and how their services are delivered.
An Erie County program that works alongside parents and childcare providers to prevent disruptions to your child’s learning and care by addressing behavior challenges early and reducing the expulsion and suspension of children in childcare.
A family-driven program that assists eligible families in selecting and purchasing allowable services that may enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
An Erie County program that gives parents a chance to discuss various situations, approaches to behavior, coping techniques, and available community resources.
An Erie County program that provides a comfortable setting for siblings of children with an intellectual or autism diagnosis.
An Erie County program, run concurrently with Sib Sessions, that offers structured activities for children with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis, and offers parents “time for me."
