General Info

Founded in 1977, Step By Step provides community support services to children and adults with autism, mental illness and retardation. It is a nonprofit agency that offers shelter and employment and day programs for adults and seniors. The organization serves Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, Luzerne, Wyoming, Northampton, Lehigh and Berks counties in Pennsylvania. Step By Step offers children s behavioral rehabilitation services that include consultation, mobile therapy and psychological services. It operates a community residence and provides 24-hour assistance with communication, meal preparation, laundry, socialization and recreational skill development. The organization s drop-in center organizes presentations by speakers from various social service agencies, dances, parties and self-help discussions. Step By Step additionally offers intensive case management and home-based services, as well as drug and alcohol outpatient programs.