The Warren Center
Samantha Hamler is an experienced Early Intervention Specialist and educator with a strong background in child development and family support. Currently employed at The Warren Center since August 2023, Samantha also serves as a teacher at St Francis Preschool since August 2015, where dynamic, age-appropriate curricula are cultivated in a fun and safe learning environment. Previous roles include Early Intervention Specialist and Service Coordinator at LifePath Systems (2014-2015) and Early Intervention Specialist at LaunchAbility (2010-2014), where in-home developmental therapy for children with delays was provided. Earlier experience includes teaching at Kids R Kids and serving as a Family Support Worker at Athens County Children Services. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies from Ohio University, completed in 2009.
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.