Welcome

Whole Children is our after-school and Saturday program for kids and teens of all abilities from ages 3-18.

Milestones Recreational is an extension of our Whole Children program for adults 18 and up.

Milestones Day is our DDS funded day program for adults.

Whole Selves is our healthy relationships curriculum designed for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism. It can also be used with students of any ability.

Meet Whole Children and Milestones!

At Whole Children and Milestones, children, teens, and adults have the freedom to pursue their interests, build skills, and develop deep friendships in our classes. 

We offer a hybrid curriculum with virtual and in-person weekly after-school and Saturday classes at our Inclusive Community Center in Northampton, MA. All classes are taught by skilled instructors and most classes have a student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1 or less.

Whole Children’s mission is to provide recreational, social, skill-building and enrichment classes for children and teens up to 18, specifically designed for those with disabilities and/or autism. We’ve successfully provided this service for two decades, creating a place where the people we serve are welcomed and respected.

Milestones Recreation, our adult afternoon and Saturday program is supported by Whole Children and provides a similar experience to Whole Children. This program was created as our individuals grew out of Whole Children. Alongside enriching and fun classes, Milestones Recreation helps individuals learn more about building healthy relationships.

Milestones Day is our adult day program similar to Milestones Recreation. It’s funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), so there is a waitlist for individuals interested in enrolling in the program. Call 413-585-8010 for more information on how to enroll.

 

United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region

Thank you

United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region for your generous support of Whole Children

What's happening at the ICC?

The Friendship Band and Yo La Tengo at The Bash: Celebrating 20 years of Whole Children and Milestones

The Bash: Whole Children and Milestones celebrate 20 years with Yo La Tengo

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
33 Hawley St, Northampton

We’re throwing a party featuring our own Friendship Band playing along with indie rock faves Yo La Tengo.
All tickets benefit the programs of Whole Children and Milestones -- providing affordable and accessible classes for children with disabilities for 20 years!

Early Bird tickets end 9/15. 100% of ticket sales benefit Whole Children and Milestones.

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Free Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About the New IEP

Tuesday, September 24
6-7:30 p.m.
Pathlight's Inclusive Community Center
11 Village Hill Road, Northampton

Register for this free in-person workshop with educational advocate Alison Green to get the full scoop on the new IEP and your child's rights in special education. Whether this is your first IEP or your tenth, we will help you unravel the sometimes daunting mysteries of special education. Childcare is provided!

Register

A young boy with a light skin tone hangs cheerfully with one hand from a climbing wall in the Northampton Inclusive Community Center.
A woman with Down Syndrome and a light skin tone looks directly at the camera while submerged in the ball pit at the Northampton Inclusive Community Center.
A teacher with a light skin tone assists a young man with a disability and light skin with cutting onions.
A girl with Down Syndrome and a medium skin tone wears a pirate hat while sitting in a large pink basket.
A girl with a light skin tone strikes a pose during a Kung Fu class.
A woman with Down Syndrome and a light skin tone smiles as she strikes a pose during dance class.
A man with a disability and a light skin tone holds up his gloved hands while smiling in a garden.
A woman with Down Syndrome and a light skin tone looks at the camera as she sits in front of a painting.
A boy with a light skin tone sits with crossed legs and plays with a triceratops toy dinosaur.