When the Fleming triplets were born seven weeks early, they were referred to The Arc of Warren County’s Early Intervention (EI) program while they were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.t

“The difficult moments that followed were made easier to cope with with the support and guidance that the Early Intervention staff provided to me,” says Yerkis Fleming, mom to Frida, Sebastian, and Carter.

The Fleming triplets received physical therapy, occupational therapy, and developmental intervention therapy.  Frida also received social work services and was directed to the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for additional resources. At five months old, Frida would be undergoing surgery. The Arc of Warren County’s EI team helped provide the Flemings with information during that critical time, which ultimately led them to the right medical team for Frida.

The triplets are now two and a half years old and the Flemings are embarking on next steps in preparing for pre-school for their children.  They are evaluating their options with the help of their support network at The Arc of Warren County.

“The amount of coordination of care for the children has been overwhelming, but the professionals at The Arc of Warren County have expertly paved this journey for us,” says Yerkis. “Their guidance has helped our family tremendously and I am forever grateful.”

The Arc of Warren County will be holding a Radiothon fundraiser with Hackettstown-based WRNJ on June 5 to raise funds for this and other programs that the organization provides to individuals and families in the community.

To learn more about The Arc of Warren County’s Early Intervention programs, please visit njeis.org or call 1-888-653-4463. The Arc is a national organization that serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their family members since 1950.  The Arc of Warren County is one of 700 chapters of The Arc and serves more than 1,100 people annually.