Siskin Children's Institute
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Institute Facts

Name: Siskin Children's Institute

Type: Non-profit organization - 501(c)(3)

Founded: 1950

Headquarters: 1101 Carter St., Chattanooga, TN 37402

Number of employees: 150

Mission: To make life better for children with special needs and their families.

Four areas of focus: Education, outreach, health care and research

Four areas of focus:

Constituents:

  • Children with special needs
  • Typically developing children
  • Families
  • Professionals (researchers, healthcare workers, educators, school administrators) who work with children
  • College students in programs related to early childhood development and special education
  • Caregivers

Funding: The Institute relies on public support for funding. In addition to fundraising, some funds comes from the Institute's endowment, while other income is derived from tuition, contracts with the state of Tennessee, insurance companies and grants.

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Siskin Children's Institute
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