About Us

Since October 1, 2001, A Step Ahead in Pierce County (ASAPC) has been one of the region’s most progressive organizations for children ages birth to three who have developmental delays or disabilities. Developmental delays often manifest in various ways; a delay identified at birth by a genetic disability; a delay as milestones fall short; or a traumatic event, such as a prenatal drug exposure. The multi-disciplinary team is comprised of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists; Special Educators; Social Workers, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists; and Family Resource Coordinators. 

More often than ever with the substance abuse crisis, ASAPC serves babies that have prenatal drug exposure at birth and children who have been subjected to horrible traumatic abuse and removed from their home. Our team of specialists customize a plan, as each child is unique and faces their own set of challenges.

Despite the scope of the delay, ASAPC is compassionately committed to improving the development of all infants and toddlers in Central Pierce County and pledge to unlock the full potential in every child seen. ASAPC’s team of talented and tenacious professionals work with families as partners, advocates, and a support system of care. Each family receives the maximum services their child needs regardless of their ability to pay.