
SNCC - Project SMILE Day Program
Who We Are

Project SMILE is a community-centered initiative devoted to supporting individuals with special needs and their families. Founded through collaborative efforts and expanded with support from the Light and Salt Association, Project SMILE empowers participants by providing diverse, impactful services. Key among these is the Project SMILE Day Program, which offers individuals aged 19 and older opportunities to develop essential life skills, such as self-advocacy and emotional regulation. With recent certification in Individual Skills and Socialization and ongoing program development, Project SMILE also provides job skills training, aiming to build self-reliance and pave the way for a more independent future for its members.
What We Do
S.M.I.L.E. represents our five core goals:
Self-Advocacy,
Moving Towards Health,
Independently,
Learning Skills,
Emotional Regulation Skills
These goals embody our dedication to empowering individuals with special needs. We aim to transform challenges into victories through comprehensive support, specialized guidance, and tailored training. We focus on living skills, music arts & crafts, socialization, and community service. Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace their potential and smile at the prospect of a brighter, more inclusive future by providing supports.
Our History
Project SMILE began in Houston in 2007 as a mutual help group for special needs families, later supported by the Light and Salt Association (LSA) in 2008.
2007-2008
微笑計畫源自一項社區倡議,該倡議始於 2007 年在休士頓發起,當時一群家長成立了一個互助小組。 2008 年,光鹽社 贊助並支持了這項倡議,該倡議發展成為特殊需求關懷中心 ,這是一個專門為特殊需求兒童及其家庭提供廣泛支持的平台。
源自
一個互助小組
In 2014, Sharon Cheng was hired to develop the Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC), which expanded its programs.
2014
在2014年,Sharon Cheng(特殊教育碩士-ECI)加入擔任計劃主任,啟動了特殊需求關懷中心(SNCC)並擴展了其服務項目。
Sharon Cheng
加入
In 2015, the Texas government awarded a grant to establish Project SMILE Day Program, serving special needs individuals aged 19 and up with activities focused on self-advocacy, health, independence, learning, and emotional regulation.
2015
2015 年,我們的努力得到了德州政府的資助,建立了微笑計畫日間學習中心,這是一個專門針對 19 歲及以上特殊需求人士的計劃。微笑計畫日間學習中心, 每週運作三天,讓這些年齡較大的青少年能夠一起學習、互動和成長。
德州政府
資助
In 2023, the program received certification from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, and now aims to provide job skills training for self-reliance.
2023
我們於2023年獲得了德克薩斯州衛生與公眾服務部頒發的特殊需求成人日間教育計劃證書。我們希望擴大提供就業技能培訓,幫助他們找到合適的工作,或開設網購商店,滿足他們的自力更生。
ISS 證書
來自 TDHHS
Project SMILE began in Houston in 2007 as a support group for families of individuals with special needs and gained sponsorship from the Light and Salt Association (LSA) in 2008. In 2014, Sharon Cheng (MA Special Ed-ECI) joined as program director, launching the Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) and expanding its offerings. The following year, the Texas government awarded a grant to establish the Project SMILE Day Program, which serves individuals with special needs aged 19 and older, providing activities that promote self-advocacy, health, independence, learning, and emotional regulation. In 2023, the program achieved certification (ISS) from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS) and now focuses on providing job skills training to enhance participants' self-reliance.
Calendar
Schedule: 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm
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