Four-year-old Morgan lacked speech and receptive language skills and could not follow directions when he arrived at the Kerr Early Intervention Program. The pre-schooler suffered from the trauma and stress of his father's suicide. His grandparents sought help at KEIP, a partnership between Albertina Kerr Centers and Multnomah County Early Childhood Program targeting 3- to 5-year-olds with emotional and/or behavioral problems.
After spending two years in the program, Morgan made a great developmental leap forward, gaining language, social and fine motor skills while receiving therapy he needs to catch up with his peers.
"He's come miles in years," said his grandfather, while Morgan's grandmother added, "They love him here and you tell the difference. He loves coming to school."