Referring a Child to UCP is Easy.

If a child has been diagnosed with a disability or developmental delay, or if a parent simply wants his/her child to be part of a unique, quality program that educates children of all abilities, UCP of Central Florida provides services at six locations. Programs serve children families living in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Volusia County.

For Doctors and Referral Sources… How to Refer:

Please contact our Admissions Department as they will be able to help you and your patient receive the best services possible.

UCP Admissions Department:               
3305 S. Orange Avenue                           
Orlando, FL 32806                     
Phone: 407-852-3300, ext. 1   
Fax:407-480-4085

Admissions Director:
Maria Caban
mcaban@ucpcfl.org

Insurances Accepted by UCP for Therapy:

• Aetna
• Amerigroup
• Beech Street
• Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
• Cigna
• Florida Medicaid
• Humana PPO
• Principal
• Tricare/Champus Standard
• United Health Care
• United Health Care Medicaid
• Staywell/Healthease/ATA

*In addition to these providers, UCP works with families through a variety of funding options including, but not limited to, Sliding Scale and Early Steps.

Funding Available for Education & School:

• Early Head Start
• Early Steps
• Orange,  Osceola and Seminole County Charter School Funding for children in Pre-K to 3rd grade, middle and high school
• McKay Scholarships for College Transition Program

About UCP:

UCP of Central Florida gives children the best possible start in life. Our teachers, therapists, and family support staff work together to develop goals tailored to individual needs. They communicate with one another everyday to monitor progress and guide each child toward success. 

Our "SET" of Services Include:

SUPPORT

• Advocacy and case management
• Support groups for parents and siblings
• Individual and family counseling
• Information and referrals

EDUCATION

• Free for eligible children through a variety of funding options
• Infant, toddler and preschool programs
• Pre-K through third grade charter schools
• Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
• Middle and high school charter school
• College Transition Program for ages 18 – 21
• Home early intervention
• Before and after-school enrichment
• Summer camps and enrichment programs
• Inclusion program for children with and without disabilities at all six campus locations.

THERAPY

• Physical, Speech, Occupational and other specialty therapies
• Children birth to age 21
• Out-patient therapy available at all six locations as well as during school hours for students enrolled at UCP
• Medicaid, insurance and private pay accepted

Who We Serve:

UCP serves children with and without disabilities. Our education programs are based on an Inclusion model which allows children with and without special needs to learn and grow in the same classroom. Our therapy  programs help children with all types of special needs including:

• Autism
• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delays
• Down Syndrome
• Speech Delays
• Spina bifida
• Vision & Hearing Impairments