Amy Spawn to Lead The Warren Center as Executive Director

DALLAS, July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warren Center, a Dallas-based non-profit organization for children with developmental differences and disabilities, has announced its selection of Amy Spawn as Executive Director, effective June 15, 2013.  As Executive Director at The Warren Center, Spawn will be tasked with spearheading the growth and success of the organization to ensure that The Warren Center continues expanding the depth and breadth of services provided as well as increasing the number of children and families served in Dallas and surrounding communities.

With twenty plus years of experience as a Speech Therapist working for Early Childhood Intervention programs in Dallas County, Amy has always maintained the goal of helping children reach their full potential.  Amy has been instrumental at The Warren Center for over ten years, starting her career as a Trainer. Amy quickly moved to Team Lead, eventually taking the reins as Director of Early Childhood Intervention in 2007.

"When I came to The Warren Center 10 years ago, I was impressed with the quality of services being provided, as well as the Center's responsible use of resources.  It was clear then, as it is now, that both the staff and management of The Warren Center truly believe that children and families come first, and they keep this in mind when making daily decisions.  Today I stand proud to be named Executive Director of an organization that does such meaningful and important work.  In this role, I look forward to leading our center toward even greater service to the community, and I am mindful of the responsibility I bear in the stewardship of our financial resources," said Amy Spawn, Executive Director, The Warren Center. 

"We are pleased to have Amy accept the position of Executive Director at The Warren Center.  Over the last several years The Warren Center has seen tremendous growth.  Amy has been instrumental in increasing Early Childhood Intervention enrollment from 100 children to 703. We are confident that with Amy's experience in early childhood therapy and her ten year history working at The Warren Center, she will be able to forge and nurture future growth within our center," said Andrew Warden, President of the Board, The Warren Center.

About The Warren Center
As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, The Warren Center is committed to developing a child's potential and building a stronger family.  Each year, The Warren Center enables 1,400 children to improve motor, speech, feeding, cognition, social skills, and sensory difficulties.  The Warren Center believes that every child deserves wings.  Children born with disabilities or developmental differences need special care to spread their wings and reach their potential.  Success is found when a child receives early treatment and a family is able to provide a loving and supportive environment for their child to grow, be accepted, and become a valued member of the community.  The Warren Center specializes in early childhood intervention services for infants, toddlers, young children and their families.  Currently, The Warren Center offers two programs focused on the special needs of children.  The Warren Center ECI serves children birth to three years of age and provides in-home therapy services for children with developmental delays and disabilities.  Family Outreach and Support offers professionally-led parent support groups, training sessions for parents, and most importantly, a listening ear to help families filter information, find and access resources, and become advocates for their child(ren) with special needs. 

For more information on The Warren Center, e-mail center@thewarrencenter.org, or visit www.thewarrencenter.org.

SOURCE The Warren Center