About Children’s Village
Children’s Village is a family-centered facility where medical, educational, and therapeutic services come together under one roof. For over 25 years, we have been a beacon of hope for families raising children with special health and developmental needs.
Our mission is simple: supporting the complex needs of children with special healthcare needs and their families by offering collaborative and coordinated supports, reducing the burden and allowing children and their families to thrive.
What Makes Us Unique
A Place Like No Other
Children’s Village was built on a promise: families should never have to face unnecessary barriers to care. In the 1980s, one family made a treacherous winter trip over a snowy mountain pass to reach Seattle Children’s Hospital. When they arrived, they learned their child’s appointment had been canceled, and the next available slot was six months away. That experience sparked a movement among parents, providers, and community leaders to create a place where care could happen locally, without delays or hardship.
Today, Children’s Village is that place. Our vibrant, welcoming environment features Miracle Street, a whimsical hallway honoring the donors who made this vision possible. But what truly sets us apart is how we deliver care. Families no longer need to navigate multiple providers scattered across different cities. Here, medical specialists, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and family support teams work side by side. This collaboration means faster diagnoses, more efficient treatment plans, and less stress for parents.
Our transdisciplinary approach allows providers to observe, consult, and coordinate in real time, ensuring every child receives care tailored to their needs. We also embrace cultural sensitivity and family partnership. We listen first, then design care plans that respect each family’s values and goals. From early intervention services in homes and schools to specialized clinics for autism, cleft palate, and maternal fetal medicine, we meet families where they are—physically and emotionally.
Children’s Village is more than a building. It is a philosophy of care that transforms challenges into possibilities and makes hope tangible for thousands of families each year.
Our Services
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
Children’s Village offers specialized services tailored to each child’s unique needs:
- Autism spectrum disorder evaluations and therapy
- Behavioral health services
- Cleft lip and palate program
- Developmental screenings
- Developmental behavioral pediatrics
- Early intervention program
- Genetic counseling
- Pediatric dentistry
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Therapy services: speech, physical, and occupational therapy
- Nurse Family Partnership home visits
- Parent to Parent support
Whether it’s a first dental visit, developmental screening, or ongoing therapy, our team of passionate professionals is here every step of the way.
Who We Serve
Supporting Families Across Central Washington
Children’s Village serves children from birth through young adulthood. Our approach is family-centered and culturally sensitive, ensuring care that respects each family’s values and goals. We partner with parents, schools, and community providers to help every child thrive.
Our Philosophy
A Place of Possibility
We believe children with special needs are children first. They are defined by their unique qualities, not their diagnosis. Families are equal partners in care, and together we create futures filled with hope.
Our History
How It All Began
In 1993, local service providers and parents envisioned a place in Central Washington where families could access coordinated services in a family-friendly environment. That vision became Children’s Village: a collaborative effort led by MultiCare Yakima Memorial, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, and Memorial Foundation. Today, we continue to honor that promise: no child goes without necessary care.