Portage is early intervention program specifically designed to meet the need of 0-7 aged children with special needs.

In Georgia Portage International Program was introduced in 2006.

Portage Philosophy

If a child lives with criticism he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility he learns to fight
If a child lives with fear he learns to be apprehensive
If a child lives with pity he learns to feel sorry for himself
If a child lives with jealousy he learns to feel guilty
If a child lives with encouragement he learns to be confident
If a child lives with tolerance he learns how to be patient
If a child lives with praise he learns how to appreciate
If a child lives with acceptance he learns to love
If a child lives with approval he learns to like himself
If a child lives with recognition he learns it is good to have a goal
If a child lives with friendliness he learns the world is a nice place in which to live