Every parent knows when something feels different.
Project Peace of Mind was created to help families find answers sooner and connect children to support during the most important years of development.
What comes next after a concern about a child’s development is often filled with questions, uncertainty, and waiting. Parents may wonder if their child is meeting milestones, communicating effectively, interacting socially, or developing in ways that feel typical for their age. For many families, it can be difficult to know where to turn or what steps to take next.
Through Project Peace of Mind, The Warren Center provides developmental assessments for children ages 0–3 at no cost to families. These evaluations help remove financial barriers and connect children to support earlier, giving parents the clarity and guidance they need to move forward with confidence.
For one mother, Kenu, that journey began during the isolation of the pandemic after becoming a mother to twins. Without other children around, it was difficult to know what was typical and what might be cause for concern. As her boys grew, the differences between them became more noticeable. One son was talking and thriving, while the other struggled with communication and transitions.
Kenu knew something was different. She just didn’t know what.
Like so many parents, she found herself living in the space between concern and answers. A space filled with fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty.
Everything changed when her family received a developmental assessment through The Warren Center.
“We felt like we were connected to a family,” Kenu shared. “People who are actually here to support these children.”
Families like Kenu’s remind us why early answers matter. Hearing directly from parents about the impact of developmental support helps bring these stories to life and gives hope to other families who may still be searching for answers.
That feeling of support and understanding is exactly why Project Peace of Mind exists.
A developmental assessment is more than a checklist or evaluation. It is often the first step toward understanding a child’s unique strengths and needs. It helps families identify delays or developmental concerns early so children can begin receiving the support they need as soon as possible.
Early intervention can have a lasting impact on a child’s future. Research consistently shows that children benefit most when support begins during the earliest years of development. When families receive answers sooner, they are better equipped to access therapies, educational resources, and tools that help their child thrive.
For many parents, receiving answers also brings emotional relief. The uncertainty and worry that families carry for months or even years can begin to shift toward hope and direction. Instead of wondering what to do next, families gain a clearer path forward.
That is the heart of Project Peace of Mind.
Project Peace of Mind is not simply about assessments. It is about creating access to answers, support, and opportunity for families who need it most. It is about helping parents feel seen, heard, and supported during moments that can feel isolating and overwhelming.
Last year, The Warren Center completed 5,804 developmental assessments and is on track to reach 6,000 children this year. Behind every number is a child gaining access to support and a family finding greater confidence and peace of mind.
The need for early developmental support continues to grow, and many families face barriers that can delay evaluations and services. Through Project Peace of Mind, The Warren Center works to ensure that families with children ages 0–3 can access developmental assessments without the financial burden becoming an obstacle.
Community support makes this possible.
A gift to Project Peace of Mind helps children and families receive developmental assessments and access early support services.
- $250 provides one developmental assessment
- $21 per month through The Parade helps provide one assessment each year
Every assessment represents more than an appointment. It represents answers. It represents hope. It represents a family beginning to understand their child’s needs and discovering they do not have to navigate the journey alone.
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Every parent deserves peace of mind.
With your support, Project Peace of Mind can continue helping families find both.
