The Warren Center
Mary Ford is an experienced Early Intervention Specialist at The Warren Center since 2019 and a certified Parent Educator with Garland ISD since 2006. In the role of Parent Educator, Mary conducted home visits for low-income families, performed various screenings on young children, and provided essential developmental information to parents. Between 2011 and 2018, Mary served as the Preschool Children’s Director at Cross Bend Christian Church, where responsibilities included teacher training, volunteer recruitment, and event planning for large groups. Mary holds a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Woman's University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Dallas Christian College. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat further enhances Mary's skill set.
The Warren Center
The Warren Center is a nonprofit agency that advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. We help children to reach their developmental goals through individualized therapy-based care and equip parents through monthly education workshops and support groups so they can be a confident advocate for their child. Our services include speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, developmental services, nutrition as well as family education and support. Fifty years ago, very few resources existed for parents of disabled children in Dallas County. With nowhere to turn for community-based services or help, families lacked support and their children had limited options in life. The Warren Center was created in 1968 and for decades, we have provided much-needed resources and care to children with disabilities and their families. Grassroots efforts and proven successes paved the way for an increase in community and parental awareness. As our organization experienced growth, we began adapting our programs to meet the changing needs of families. Over the years, The Warren Center has given parents access to the resources their children needed, and more importantly, hope and support.