About Us

At Siskin Children's Institute, our goal is to make life better for children with special needs and their families. Watch our video to find out how:

Founded in 1950, the Institute is a non-profit organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each day, we help children, families and professionals through four centers that specialize in education, outreach, health care and research.

• Education
  Our Siskin Early Learning Centers provide a quality preschool education in an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities learn and play together.
• Outreach
  Our Siskin Outreach and Resource Center offers outreach and support programs for families, professionals and college students.
• Health Care
  Our Siskin Children's Institute-T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital Center for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children with or at risk for developmental delays and disorders.
• Research
  Our Siskin Center for Child and Family Research conducts applied research to advance the fields of early childhood development and special education.