Siskin Children's Institute

Siskin Children's Institute Siskin Children's Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based developmental healthcare services.
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We work to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. Celebrating 75 Years of Hope for Children and Families

More than a half-century ago, two Chattanooga businessmen devoted their lives to serving their community and reaching out to people with disabilities. Today, their legacy lives on at Siskin Children’s Institute. Founded in 1950 by Mose and Garrison Siskin in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Siskin Children’s Institute is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Tennessee and Georgia. The Institute achieves its mission through pediatric healthcare services, home visiting, and outreach in the field of developmental pediatrics. Siskin provides developmental pediatric healthcare services, home and community-based early intervention, and family support through healthcare navigation services. For more information about the services provided in your area, visit www.siskin.org.

We were honored to welcome the Pink! Volunteers today as they prepared for their big event. 🩷🌴 CommonSpirit - Pink GalaT...
01/30/2026

We were honored to welcome the Pink! Volunteers today as they prepared for their big event. 🩷🌴 CommonSpirit - Pink Gala

Thank you for your incredible dedication to such an important cause and for the opportunity to share more about our mission and services for children with special needs.

Wishing you all the best for a successful event!

01/30/2026

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Treehouse Therapy, PLLC 2026 Camp Registrations Open!

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01/30/2026

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01/29/2026

We’re celebrating one year of our Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device Loaner Program! 🎉

In just one year, we’ve supported 55 children, programmed 18 AAC devices, and provided over 4,000 hours of communication support.

We’re incredibly thankful to our StarNight 2025 donors and the Tennessee Disability Coalition for making this program possible and helping children find their voices.

Learn more at siskin.org and follow along for more impact stories.

Happy National Pediatricians Day! 💙We’re proud to recognize our three Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians, whose care...
01/28/2026

Happy National Pediatricians Day! 💙

We’re proud to recognize our three Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians, whose care, knowledge, and advocacy make a lasting difference for the children and families we serve.

Visit siskin.org to learn more about these amazing providers.

Virtual Caregiver Support Group 🤍
01/26/2026

Virtual Caregiver Support Group 🤍

Caring for someone you love can feel isolating—but you don’t have to do it alone. The Tennessee Caregiver Coalition’s Caregiver Peer Support Group offers a safe, confidential space to connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and learn coping strategies from those who truly understand.

01/25/2026

Unpopular opinion (that’s actually grounded in brain science): Snow play builds what children’s brains need more than any formal lesson does. 🧠⛄❤

Remember: the brain is built from the body up. Nothing provides the developing brain with stronger infrastructure than movement, sensory-rich feedback, and child-led play (alongside secure and responsive relationships, of course). So if your children are home because of a snow day, this isn’t a learning setback. It’s actually a brain boost.

All locations (Nashville and Chattanooga) will be closed Monday, January 26, due to severe winter weather. ❄️Please foll...
01/23/2026

All locations (Nashville and Chattanooga) will be closed Monday, January 26, due to severe winter weather. ❄️

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01/20/2026

This or That: Winter Edition ❄️

Excited about the winter weather coming our way?

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We honor Dr. King’s lifelong service to justice, equality, and his belief that communities are strongest when working to...
01/19/2026

We honor Dr. King’s lifelong service to justice, equality, and his belief that communities are strongest when working together.

Did you know?Siskin Children’s Institute partners with hospitals and colleges to help educate and train professionals wh...
01/16/2026

Did you know?

Siskin Children’s Institute partners with hospitals and colleges to help educate and train professionals who work with children.

Proud to collaborate with these incredible partners 💙

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Erlanger Children's Hospital at Erlanger University of Tennessee Health Science Center The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga East Tennessee Children's Hospital Chattanooga State Community College UNG - University of North Georgia Roane State Community College

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Address

1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN
37402

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14236481700

Website

https://www.bhcoe.org/

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Our Story

More than a half century ago, two Chattanooga businessmen devoted their lives to serving their community and reaching out to people with disabilities. Today, their legacy lives on at Siskin Children’s Institute. In 1942, Garrison Siskin suffered a life-threatening injury, and surgeons told him that his leg would have to be amputated. He prayed to God that if his leg were spared, he would dedicate the rest of his life to helping others. The next morning, his prayers had been answered. When Mose learned of the vow, he told his brother, “If it’s your promise, it’s my promise, and we will keep it together.” They established the Siskin Foundation in 1950; and nine years later, they opened a rehabilitation center to provide outpatient services, including physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and even free dental care. A highlight of the facility was a preschool for young children with physical disabilities and developmental delays. Long before laws were passed to guarantee that children with disabilities must have the right to education, Mose and Garrison Siskin developed programs to educate children with special needs. Today, their commitment to helping children with disabilities continues at Siskin Children’s Institute, which is dedicated to making life better for children with special needs and their families. Help us keep the promise by making a donation to help impact the lives of children with special needs.

Visit www.siskin.org to learn more.