The Life Skills Support program provides a continuum of services for students whose social/behavioral skills are developmentally delayed. At the lower elementary level, programs focus on self-help and readiness skills; the upper elementary level focuses on the acquisition of academic skills; the middle school level focuses on pre-vocational and practical work skills; and the high school level focuses on community-based vocational programming, independent living and recreational/leisure skills. The primary goal of this program is to develop each student's cognitive, social, behavioral and vocational potential to increase independent functioning.

Child and Career Development Center

Age Range of Students: 12 - 21

Location: Coatesville, PA

For more information, contact Bruce Tinor at brucet@cciu.org or 610-383-7400

Career Academy

Age Range of Students: 12 - 21

Location: Coatesville, PA

For more information, contact Don Mangan at donm@cciu.org or 610-384-6030

Transitional Living Program

Age Range of Students: 18 - 21

Location: West Chester and West Grove

For more information, contact Stacey Barton at staceyb@cciu.org or 484-401-0177.

The Transitional Living Program (TLP) supports students aged 18-21 with special needs in preparing for life after high school. This innovative program places students in real-world settings, fostering their integration as active community members. The TLP utilizes the community as a classroom, with students meeting at a fully furnished apartment where they take on shared responsibilities like household chores and budgeting. Apart from developing independent living skills, students also engage in activities such as using public transportation, visiting the library, banking, shopping, job applications and leisure pursuits. Additionally, TLP participants dedicate two full days to Job Training through the Discover program.

Transitional Work Program

Age Range of Students: 18 - 21

Location: Downingtown, Phoenixville, and West Grove, PA

For more information, contact Stacey Barton at staceyb@cciu.org or 484-401-0177.

The Transitional Work Program (TWP) offers students the chance to engage in a Career and Technical Education program aligned with their interests. The program includes community-based instruction in work skill development, independent living skills and safe community navigation. With a continuous emphasis on safety expectations for community integration and independent living, TWP students dedicate 2 ½ days to Job Training through the Discover program.