UCP of Central Florida

UCP of Central Florida is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities in Central Florida. With over 65 years of service, UCP offers a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to support children and families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

Educational Services

UCP operates eight inclusive charter schools across Central Florida, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students from infancy through 12th grade. These schools cater to a diverse student body, including those with disabilities, ensuring equal access to quality education.

The campuses include:

• Bailes Community Academy (Kindergarten – 8th Grade)
• Bailes Early Childhood Academy (Infants – Preschool)
• Pine Hills Charter School (Toddlers – 5th Grade)
• Seminole Charter School (Toddlers – 2nd Grade)
• Downtown/BETA Charter School (Infants – 5th Grade)
• Transitional Learning Academy (6th – 12th Grade | Post Graduate Program)
• Osceola Charter School (Toddlers – 5th Grade)
• West Orange Charter School (Toddlers – 5th Grade)

Each campus offers unique programs tailored to the needs of its students, fostering an environment where children with and without disabilities can thrive together.

Therapy Services

UCP provides a range of therapy services, including medical, outpatient, and school-based therapies. These services are designed to support the developmental needs of children, ensuring they receive comprehensive care in both clinical and natural settings.

Family Support Services

Understanding the challenges families face, UCP offers individualized support services to help navigate various life challenges. These services include emotional health support, family training meetings, advocacy, information and referrals, counseling, social skills groups, and family fun nights and events.

The organization believes that social and emotional health is vital in a child’s development and provides resources to support families in raising children with disabilities.

Recent Developments

In September 2021, UCP celebrated the opening of its new inclusive campus in Winter Garden, Florida. This eight-acre campus serves as the new home for UCP’s innovative programs, providing children with disabilities and their typically developing peers equal access to customized education, therapy, and family support services.

The expansion was made possible through generous donations and a $1.5 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District.

Additionally, UCP has expanded its presence in Osceola County by purchasing land in downtown Kissimmee to develop a new 37,000-square-foot educational and pediatric therapy facility. This new campus will support a diverse range of educational needs, including cutting-edge classrooms, advanced technology, and specialized resources designed to support students with disabilities alongside their peers in an inclusive environment.

Locations

• Orlando, FL, USA
• Winter Garden, FL, USA
• Kissimmee, FL, USA

Contact Information

For more information or to get involved, you can contact UCP of Central Florida at:

• Address: 780 Data Court, Orlando, FL 32817, United States
• Phone: 407-852-3300
• Email: [email protected]

UCP of Central Florida continues to be a beacon of support and empowerment for children and families, fostering an inclusive community where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.