EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

UCP Central PA has a 69-year history of providing comprehensive and innovative services and supports for people across the lifespan with a wide variety of diagnoses and conditions. Headquartered in Camp Hill, UCP’s geographic and programmatic footprint extends across 22 central Pennsylvania counties, with significant operations in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.

WHAT MOTIVATES US AND GUIDES US

Living Out Our MISSION

UCP Central PA empowers people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services.

Pursuing Our VISION

Communities that embrace every individual’s abilities.

Guided by Our PRINCIPLES

  • We are person focused, when we ensure that each person’s interests and needs are the driving force behind our actions.
  • We communicate effectively, when we are clear and concise and ensure understanding with all stakeholders.
  • We are connected, when we are passionate about–and proud of–the work we do, individually and collectively.
  • We innovate, when we work together to find creative and innovative ways to develop and deliver programs and services.
  • We inspire leadership, when we demonstrate a commitment to help others learn new skills in a highly collaborative manner.
  • We exhibit teamwork, when we foster collaboration through trust, accountability, and respect.
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FIND A SERVICE

UCP Central PA provides services throughout Central Pennsylvania. Click or tap a county to see what services we offer.

UCP CULTURE AT WORK

UCP Culture at Work is an initiative designed to infuse our core values across all of UCP. The ideal UCP culture relies on our consistent commitment to living out these six principles on a day-to-day basis: Person-focused, Communication, Connected, Innovation, Inspiring Leadership, and Teamwork.

OUR IMPACT

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The members of UCP Central PA’s leadership team offer a diverse set of skills, talents, experience, and expertise. They also share a common purpose: all are driven by a strong passion for UCP’s mission. Led by President and CEO Janeen Latin, the leadership works closely with their departmental teams to ensure the agency moves forward in a manner consistent with its mission, vision, and guiding principles.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The UCP Board of Directors for UCP Central PA includes successful community and business leaders who desire to give back to the community in a measurable way. They often have an affinity for (if not a personal stake in) UCP, and generously donate their time, talents, and expertise to help sustain and grow programs and services for people of all abilities. The Board provides direction to ensure that the activities of the organization move forward in a manner consistent with our mission, vision and guiding principles.

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Jessica Mitchell
Jessica L. Mitchell, Esq.
Chair, Human Resources Committee Member

SchmidtKramer

David Burns
David Burns
Chair-Elect, Human Resources Committee Member

Peak Performance HR, LLC.

Brian Murren
Brian Murren, Esq.
Vice-Chair, Community Relations & Development Committee Member

Tucker Arensberg Attorneys

Christine Baksi
Christine Baksi
Secretary, Community Relations & Development Committee Member

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Homer Renteria
Homer Renteria
Treasurer, Operations & Finance Committee Member Chair

PSECU

Dr. Stephanie Bowen
Dr. Stephanie V. Bowen
Programs & Services Committee Chair

Retired

Raymond Gibney
Raymond F. Gibney, Jr., Ph.D.
Human Resources Committee Member Chair

Penn State Harrisburg

Marisa Tokarsky
Marisa Tokarsky
Community Relations & Development Committee Chair

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Tyne Shifflett
Tyne Shifflett
Immediate Past Chair, Community Relations & Development Committee Member

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

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Designation
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Joseph Chapman, Esq.
Programs & Services Committee Member

McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC

Jessica Fisher Greene, Esq.
Community Relations & Development Committee Member

Walters & Galloway, PLLC

Jeff Haas
Jeffry Haas
Operations & Finance Committee Member

Haas Printing Co.

Don Mark Hamilton, D.Min.
Don Mark Hamilton, D.Min.
Community Relations & Development Committee Member

DonMarkHamilton.com

Myles Miller
Myles Miller, PhD
Community Relations & Development Committee Member

LEADUP

Charles Schmidt Jr.
Charles E. Schmidt, Jr.
Community Relations & Development Committee Member

SchmidtKramer

Caleb Sisak
Caleb Sisak
Community Relations & Development Committee Member, Programs & Services Committee Member

Bravo Group

James Snyder
James L. Snyder, MBA
Operations & Finance Committee Member

Mowery Construction

Jacob Thies
Jacob M. Theis
Human Resources Committee Member

Penn State Health

Taylor Troutman
Taylor Troutman
Board Intern

East Pennsboro Township

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Lawerence Abrams
Lawrence B. Abrams, III, Esq.
Life Board Member

Retired

Billy Kaldes
William J. Kaldes
Life Board Member

PA State Lottery

John Murphy
John M. Murphy
Human Resources Committee Member

Poole Anderson

Shaun O'Toole
Shaun E. O’Toole, Esq.
Life Board Member
Susan Rothman
Susannah M. Rothman
Life Board Member
William Schultz
William R. Schultz
Life Board Member

Retired

Todd VW
Todd R. Vander Woude
Life Board Member

Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District

OUR HISTORY

What began as a therapeutic service for children with Cerebral Palsy has evolved over the past 60 years. But the organization has remained true to its original purpose: to forge a better life for those with special needs.

1950's
December 1953: The Journey Begins
child on ball

Parents of children with Cerebral Palsy join forces. The CP Center opens.  

1960's
United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area
Bill S 1961

CP Center becomes affiliate of UCP National. Scope of mission expands to include adults.

1970's
UCP Supports Broader Disability Community
UCP Supports Broader Disability Community

More than 100 children and adults served. Recognized for performance.

1980's
Additional Services Introduced
Additional Services Introduced

New offerings include Early Intervention, Adult Day Services, and Community Homes.

1990's
Expanded Services for Families and Children
child receiving therapy

Services now include Family Support Services and enhanced Early Intervention offerings.

2000's
Innovations in Adult Services
staff and participant

Enhanced adult services provided in five counties. UCP Foundation established.

2010's
A Period of Significant Change
women touring a greenhouse

Continued growth in UCP services, philosophy, and leadership.