Service area
ABA Therapy in Harlem, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Harlem, Hendry County, with travel-inclusive in-home visits, community sessions, and telehealth.
ABA therapy in Harlem
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to serve the families of Harlem, a community with a deep and significant history in Hendry County. Established in 1926 near Lake Okeechobee, Harlem was founded as a town for sugar plantation workers and has grown into a resilient, close-knit community of over 2,400 residents. We understand the importance of community and family in Harlem, and we tailor our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to honor these values.
Harlem has a rich educational heritage, centered around the historic Harlem Academy. After the school's closure in 1971, students began attending school in the neighboring city of Clewiston, a practice that continues today. We recognize that families in Harlem are accustomed to coordinating logistics for education and other services. MCDS helps simplify life for these families by providing convenient, effective ABA therapy that comes to you. Our services reduce the need for additional travel, allowing therapy to take place in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, at your child's school, or in other community settings.
By offering in-home and telehealth ABA therapy, we meet your family where you are. This approach is particularly beneficial in a community like Harlem, where strong family bonds and a comfortable home environment are central to daily life. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work directly with your family to integrate therapeutic strategies into your everyday routines, fostering skills in a natural and supportive setting. This collaborative model empowers parents and caregivers, making them integral partners in their child's developmental journey.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing accessible, culturally sensitive care to all communities in Hendry County. For families in Harlem seeking support for children with autism or other developmental needs, MCDS offers a compassionate and professional partnership. We are dedicated to helping children and families build skills and confidence within their own community.
About Harlem
- Population
- 2441 (2020)
- Primary school district
- Hendry County School District
- Local landmarks
- Harlem Academy · Lake Okeechobee
Services available in Harlem
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Harlem families:
- ABA Therapy — Individualized applied behavior analysis therapy for children, informed by more than two decades of behavioral-services experience in South Florida.
- In-Home ABA Therapy — ABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
- School-Based ABA Support — Collaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
- Community-Based ABA Therapy — ABA therapy in real community settings so children can practice skills where they use them.
- Early Intervention — Individualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
- Parent and Caregiver Training — Structured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.
Insurance for Harlem families
MCDS works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, plus qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Verify your specific plan on the benefits verification page.
Questions from Harlem families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Harlem, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Harlem. It does not represent a physical clinic location. Availability of a specific clinician, schedule, service, or service setting may vary based on location, staffing, clinical needs, insurance authorization, and current capacity.
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