Exceptional Children's Foundation
Suzannah Nabers, ACSW, currently serves as a School Counselor and IEP Coordinator at Exceptional Children's Foundation, a position held since August 2021. Previously, Suzannah was an Associate Clinical Therapist at Destinations for Teens and completed an internship at Austin Child Guidance Center, focusing on therapy for infants and young children. Other roles include facilitating BASICS programs at The University of Texas at Austin, interning at Vida Clinic providing adolescent therapy, and various positions in property management that include leasing and community services. Suzannah holds a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Edward's University.
Exceptional Children's Foundation
The mission of the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with special needs – empowering them to reach their greatest potential. ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over the years, ECF’s services expanded to meet the changing needs of its target population. The agency successfully developed and implemented early intervention programs for infants and toddlers, as well as residential, work and day programs for adults. In 2008, ECF merged with Kayne Eras Center (KEC), adding a K-12 school and a comprehensive Mental Health Program to its services. Today, with an annual operating budget of $27 million and 375 staff, ECF serves over 4,800 children, adults, and their families at 15 ECF service sites, in clients’ homes, and in community settings throughout L.A. County.