Wyoming Valley Children's Association

Help us raise $1,000 or more and your donation will be doubled. Once WVCA raises $1,000 during NEPA Gives, then the Moses Taylor Foundation will give an additional $1,000 to our programs.

Please consider making a donation during NEPA Gives to support local children...just like Jonah! 

Jonah's Journey

Current WVCA parents, Stephanie and Joseph Webby, share their son's journey at WVCA: 

"If there is one thing our Jonah has, it is strength and the will to move! Our son Jonah was born in November 2020, and his journey has been anything but easy. At 18 weeks gestation, Jonah was diagnosed with multiple conditions, including Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele, Chiari type II malformation, and hydrocephalus. These rare conditions can have many developmental impacts, including difficulty swallowing, eating, drinking, speaking, sleep apnea, and vision changes. Without interventions, he would have been paralyzed from the waist down. After getting such devastating news, we received fantastic care through the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where Jonah has undergone various operations to improve his quality of life. As a family, we are determined to give him the most life has to offer. We are so thankful that the faculty and staff at WVCA have been able to help Jonah on this journey.

Thanks to the educators and therapists at WVCA, Jonah has been able to grow and thrive. Today, Jonah doesn’t seem to forget ANYTHING. His memory and cognitive skills are quite impressive! He is very independent; he is incredibly loving, empathetic, and truly one of the most remarkable people I have ever met. Every day, he wakes up ready to be better. Jonah uses his walker for short distances and is a wheelchair user for longer trips. That doesn’t stop him! His journey may have been tough so far in life; however, we feel honored to be walking beside him through it all.

WVCA has been helping children – just like Jonah – for 101 years. It is because of community members, like you, that WVCA has been able to offer these life-changing services to children who need them the most. Please consider making a gift to WVCA in support of children, like Jonah. Every dollar counts and will directly benefit WVCA’s educational and therapeutic programs."

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About WVCA: Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA) has been serving the Wyoming Valley community for 101 years. We are proud to provide educational programs and physical, occupational, and speech therapy to local children from birth to age six. We are launching a behavioral health services program in Fall 2025, and we have added outpatient therapeutic services to help more children in need in our community.  Our teachers, staff, supporters, and families know that ALL children have the ability to be successful, regardless of developmental delays. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, as we serve children with a variety of developmental conditions, as well as typically developing children. Types of diagnoses and conditions served at WVCA: autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, premature birth, sensory integration disorders, developmental delays, gross motor delay, speech/language delays, muscular dystrophy, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, stroke, spina bifida and more. Please consider supporting WVCA by making a gift on NEPA Gives to support children in the Wyoming Valley!

Who We Are

WVCA is a very special school. We truly believe in every child’s unique potential and strive to minimize and/or eliminate the effects of developmental delays through therapeutic services and quality education. By serving ALL children, WVCA creates an inclusive environment for children to discover, create, and develop into curious learners and compassionate citizens. With our quality programs and dedicated staff, our students are consistently well prepared for grade school and beyond. We have a solid reputation for high-quality programs and look forward to serving our community for many years to come.