Our Mission
Since 1954, the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children, Inc. has provided home-based occupational or physical therapy to children with developmental delays or physical disabilities. Services are provided at no cost to the family served.
Our Impact
From a single therapist covering Washington State over 65 years ago, the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children has evolved into an integral, vital, and much-appreciated part of the statewide healthcare community. It provides home-based occupational or physical therapy to eligible children with developmental delays or physical disabilities. Services are provided at no cost to the family served.
Today, Supervisory Therapist Becky Gibson supervises up to fifteen Occupational and Physical Therapists. Becky is an Occupational Therapist and has been with the Elks Therapy Program for fourteen years. She is at the heart of our program and has an incredible heart regarding the welfare of “Our Kids.” In addition to her supervisory duties, she sees seven or eight clients. Her rapport with the kids, the parents, and the staff is incredible.
The present caseload for the Washington Elk therapists averages 25 children per unit. Each unit consists of a licensed therapist, transportation, and equipment. These therapy units are located all across the state of Washington.
Administrative costs for the Program remain very low, thus 86% of each contribution goes directly to its purpose—therapy for children. By providing critical one-on-one pediatric therapy for children most in need, the Washington Elks continue their long tradition of service to our community.