Abilities First LLC

11/13/2025

🎤 Connecting for Kids Speaker Series: Join Jessica Esway, Director of Menlo Park Academy, as she helps families understand what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional — and how to collaborate with schools to best support your child’s unique needs.

💡 Learn practical tips for building a supportive home environment, discover common pitfalls to avoid, and explore strategies for managing complex emotions.

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 🕡 6:30 p.m. | Westlake Porter Public Library

✨ Registration required and childcare available:
Register here: https://www.connectingforkids.org/event-6273336

11/13/2025

Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

11/13/2025

Wonderful opportunity to explore and meet new friends!

Looking for a calm, supportive space where your child can play, explore, and build social skills?

Our Adapted Playgroups are happening next week, and there’s still time to save your spot.

These small-group sessions are perfect for families who have concerns about their child’s development and want hands-on support from early childhood professionals. Designed for ages 18 months–6 years.

📅 November dates:
• Thu, Nov. 20 – 6:30 PM (Westlake)
• Fri, Nov. 21 – 10:30 AM (Westlake)
• Sat, Nov. 22 – 9:30 AM (Lakewood Main)

Free, registration required
🔗 connectingforkids.org/play

ID: Flier for Connecting for Kids’ Adapted Playgroups. At the top, the title reads “Adapted Playgroups – November 2025.” The left side lists session dates and times: Nov. 20 and 21 at Westlake Porter Public Library, and Nov. 22 at Lakewood Public Library, Main Library. A photo shows a young child holding up a lion toy for a caregiver to see. Text at the bottom notes “Free for families with children ages 18 mos–6 years. Registration required.” Website: connectingforkids.org/play.

10/31/2025

Truly a magical evening!❤️❤️🎃

10/14/2025

We look forward to seeing you and your child at our sensory friendly Trunk or Treat!🎃

🎃 Join Us for a Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat! 👻

UCP of Greater Cleveland is excited to host a Trunk or Treat at our newest location (formerly Abilities First) at 3301 Wooster Road, Rocky River on Saturday, October 25 from 4:30–6:30 PM!

✨ This fun and inclusive event is designed especially for children and adolescents with special needs. It’s sensory-friendly, safe, and will be held indoors in case of rain.

🍬 We’re looking for:
- Volunteers to help pass out candy
- Families interested in signing up their children for a spook-tacular time!

📞 To register or volunteer, call 440-333-1880 today!

Let’s make this Halloween magical for everyone! 🎃🧡

09/10/2025

As parents, we know self-care is tough to prioritize. That’s why our caregiver support groups are designed to make it easy:

💻 Virtual: Join from home, in your PJs, or even from the car while the kids are at practice — no judgment here.

📆 Regular: Always scheduled for the last Monday of the month, so it’s easy to plan ahead.

🫂 Peer Support: Connect with other parents who truly understand.

Register for this month’s group — or sign up for all three sessions: connectingforkids.org/support

ID: Flier-style graphic with the headline “Connecting for Kids Support Groups.” On the left, three dates are listed: Sept. 29 (Back-to-School), Oct. 27 (Complex Needs Caregivers), and Nov. 24 (The Highs & Lows of the Holidays), all scheduled for 7:00 p.m. On the right, a photo shows a laptop screen with four people in a video call, while a hand rests on the keyboard. Text at the bottom encourages families to “Join us from the comfort of your home each month to get and share support!” The flier ends with a call to action to register online at connectingforkids.org/support, along with the Connecting for Kids logo.

09/10/2025

We still have a few spots left in our Sept. 19 and 20 Adapted Playgroups!

Learn, play and connect with other families in a safe and welcoming space. Our early Childhood Specialist will also be there to answer your questions!

Learn more or join us for an upcoming session:
connectingforkids.org/play

ID: Graphic with the title “Adapted Playgroups – September Sessions” and a badge indicating ages 18 months to 6 years. The program is described with three keywords: Learn, Play, Connect, each paired with photos of children and caregivers engaging in activities. September sessions are listed for Westlake (Sept. 18 at 6:30 PM and Sept. 19 at 10:30 AM) and Lakewood (Sept. 20 at 9:30 AM). The website connectingforkids.org/play is included at the bottom.

09/10/2025

Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

08/07/2025

We are excited to join forces with UCP of Greater Cleveland and be a part of their amazing team! Together we will continue to expand and grow our therapy services on the Cleveland’s west side.

Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome Abilities First LLC to the UCP of Greater Cleveland team! As part of our continued growth, Abilities First is now officially a branch of our LeafBridge therapy services on the west side of Cleveland.

Even more exciting? Their exceptional team of Occupational Therapists is joining us in our mission to empower children of all abilities. Together, we’re expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

Welcome, Abilities First! 💚

07/29/2025

August already? Back-to-school may be around the corner, but it also means Music Therapy & More is back!

🎶 This free program for families with children (ages 0–6) is returning to Westlake, Parma, and Lakewood — and we’re excited to welcome two new locations: Oberlin and Maple Heights!

Spots fill fast — get details and register at connectingforkids.org/music

ID: Bright, colorful graphic promoting Connecting for Kids’ Music Therapy & More events in August. Graphic lists dates, times, and locations, with playful orange and pink backgrounds and bold white text. Events are free for families with children ages 0–6 and include returning locations in Westlake, Parma, and Lakewood, plus new programs in Oberlin and Maple Heights. The Connecting for Kids logo and website URL appear at the bottom of each image.

06/14/2025

“Work hard, play hard” - or so the old saying goes. And we’re inviting you to play hard at the ultimate happy hour when we Pour for a Purpose on June 20.

While you’re there, be sure to tip our volunteer bartenders. The money we raise will go to support another kind of play – CFK’s free adapted and inclusive playgroups for families!

For event details, scan the QR code or visit connectingforkids.org/Pour4aPurpose – see you on the 20th!

ID: A photo of families playing together at a Connecting for Kids playgroup next to an illustrated pint glass. Text on the pint glass includes the event name (Pour for a Purpose), date (6/20/25 from 6-9 p.m.) and location (Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe in Lakewood). The image text also mentions that there will be games, raffles and a chance to win Cleveland Guardians baseball tickets.

06/14/2025

Join us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup on June 24 at Cove Park Playground!

Inclusive drop-ins welcome ⭐️all⭐️ children - whether or not you have a concern. It's a great way to meet other families and you can stay as long as you like.

Registration for this program is not required, but if you'd like a text in the event of weather changes, RSVP at connectingforkids.org/event-6144325

Presented in partnership with Lakewood Family Room and funded by the Healthy Lakewood Foundation.

ID: Photo of the main play structure at Cove Playground in Lakewood, showing the wheelchair accessible entrance. Image text includes the date (Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - noon) and address (1294 Cove Ave, Lakewood). The image also includes logos from Lakewood Family Room and Healthy Lakewood Foundation.