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# UCP of Greater Dane County

Understanding Disabilities, Creating Opportunities, Promoting Community

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## Posts

- [](https://ucpdane.org/2026employeeacknowledgement/)
- [](https://ucpdane.org/5320-2/)
- [](https://ucpdane.org/5236-2/)
- [COVID-19 Operational Guidelines and Training Acknowledgement](https://ucpdane.org/covid-19-operational-guidelines-and-training-acknowledgement/)
- [](https://ucpdane.org/2021employeeacknowledgement/)
- [UCP Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Review](https://ucpdane.org/ucp-annual-bloodborne-pathogens-review/)
- [](https://ucpdane.org/2022employeeacknowledgement/)
- [](https://ucpdane.org/5204-2/) - Thank you for your interest. Referrals for UCP Summer Odyssey 2025 closed on March 14, 2025. Families who submitted their request prior to the deadline will be hearing from us in mid-April!
- [](https://ucpdane.org/family2024teen/) - Thank you for your interest. Referrals for UCP Summer Odyssey 2024 closed on March 22, 2024. Families who submitted their request prior to the deadline will be hearing from us in mid-April!

## Pages

- [About UCP](https://ucpdane.org/) - Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Richland, Rock and Sauk Counties.) We support
- [About UCP](https://ucpdane.org/) - Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Richland, Rock and Sauk Counties.) We support
- [About UCP](https://ucpdane.org/) - Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Richland, Rock and Sauk Counties.) We support
- [About UCP](https://ucpdane.org/) - Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Richland, Rock and Sauk Counties.) We support
- [About UCP](https://ucpdane.org/) - Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Richland, Rock and Sauk Counties.) We support
- [2026 Rock County Community Baby Shower](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/rock-county-community-baby-shower/) - Expectant parents and families who have welcomed a baby in the last 12months are invited to join us at the Rock County Community Baby Shower to learn about organizations that support the health and well-being of infants and those who care for them. We'll share information, offer hands-on learning experiences, and give away free first-year
- [Get In Touch](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/get-in-touch/) - If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out! We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can click on any name to send an email, or give us a call at the numbers below. Service Coordinators: Alyssa (608) 225-3884 Bri (608) 235-6326 Kat (608) 228-9774 Kim (608) 575-0879 Sarah
- [2026 Madison Turkey Trot](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/turkey-trot-for-ucp/) - UCP is proud to be the Charity of Record of the Madison Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk/roll that takes place from 8:00am to 10:30 am Thanksgiving Day at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Wild Turkeys can run up to 25mph - see if you can keep up the pace at this year's Turkey Trot race!
- [Birth to 3 Dane County Referral Form](https://ucpdane.org/birth-to-3-dane-county-referral-information-form/) - Please enter information below to begin the referral process to the Birth to 3 Program. Birth to 3 Connections serves families who live in Dane County outside the Madison Metropolitan School District. If the child lives outside of our area, we can assist you in connecting with the correct program. Anyone can make a referral to Birth to
- [Annual Family Frolic](https://ucpdane.org/ucp-gdc-family-frolic/) - All families are invited to our Family Frolic! This is a FREE community picnic featuring a resource fair, foods, and activities! Everyone is welcome to attend on June 20, 2026, at the McKee Farms Park (2930 Chappel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI) from 11AM-2PM. Please dress for the weather - we'll be there, rain or shine!
- [Madison Nightmares Softball Game](https://ucpdane.org/madison-nightmares-game/) - Thanks to all who attended and participated in the 50/50 Raffle to support our local programs! The Night Mares knocked it out of the park and we had a blast!
- [Madison Brat Fest Volunteering](https://ucpdane.org/madison-brat-fest-volunteering/) - We hope to see you at Brat Fest 2027! Until then, please stay connected to our social media and website for more volunteer opportunities!
- [Birth to 3 - Rock County](https://ucpdane.org/careers/birth-to-3-rock-county/) - Candidates interested in open positions should email their resume to Human Resources. Early Intervention Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to join our dynamic team of professionals to provide early intervention/Birth to 3 services as a full-time Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist with UCP's Rock County Birth to Three
- [Respite/Youth Resources](https://ucpdane.org/careers/respite-youth-resources/) - "I would recommend working for this program for any student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The knowledge I gained about autism from my hands on experiences far surpassed what I have learned in the classroom." Full Time Positions Candidates interested in regular positions should email their resume to Human Resources. CARES Coordinator UCP
- [Board of Directors](https://ucpdane.org/board-of-directors/) - BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Anna Stern, Tri-North Builders Vice President: Kristin Gebhardt, Madison College Treasurer: Jeff Blattner, Baker Tilly Secretary: Brian Vanderbloemen, Family/Client Representative Amanda Schiefelbein, Family/Client Representative Kimberly Zander, M3 Insurance Michelle Rawlings, Family/Client Representative Stephanie Beirne, Western Technical College Tom Long, One Community Bank
- [Our Services](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/) - Birth to 3, Early Intervention Services Family Directed Services Respite Services Youth Resources - Inclusive Child Care Service Youth Resources - Teen Services
- [Family Directed Services](https://ucpdane.org/family-directed-care/) - Coming April 1st, 2026! As an experienced direct care provider, UCP provides guidance grounded in years of hands-on practice with Wisconsin’s Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver. We help families feel confident, supported, and never alone in the process when employing their own care providers. Family Directed Care Payroll Processing: Accurate, timely payroll for direct care
- [Forms for Respite Providers](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/information-and-forms-for-respite-providers/) - Direct Deposit Enrollment Form Employee Accident Report Incident Report Medication Authorization and Log Overnight Agreement Pay Schedule Sandata Instructions Training Verification Form
- [Forms for Inclusion Facilitators](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/youth-resources/information-and-forms-for-inclusion-facilitators/) - Direct Deposit Enrollment Form Employee Accident Report Incident Report Pay Schedule Sandata Instructions Training Verification Form
- [Community Partners](https://ucpdane.org/community-partners/) - At United Cerebral palsy of Greater Dane County, we are honored to have community partners who champion our local programs throughout Dane and Rock Counties. Together we are making a difference as we work to understand disabilities, create opportunities, and promote community. We are grateful for the support of our 2026 community event sponsors as
- [Donate](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/donate/) - Thank You for Your Interest in Supporting Our Mission! Please address donations made by check to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County, Inc. and mail to 2801 Coho St, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53713. Click here to Donate online through our secure Paypal Account. A $50 gift = a morning of respite care (caregiver
- [Family Directed Services - Information Request](https://ucpdane.org/family-directed-care/information-request/)
- [Forward Madison FC Soccer Game](https://ucpdane.org/forward-madison-fc-soccer-game/) - Join UCP at a Forward Madison Soccer Game with a 50/50 raffle benefitting our local programs in Rock and Dane Counties!
- [Get Involved](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/) - Why Get Involved? UCP of Greater Dane County serves over 1600 children, teens and adults living with disabilities right here in southern Wisconsin. Many families participate in programs or receive support services at little or no cost. What Can You Do? Participate in an event that directly benefits UCP programs and services. Sponsor or contribute
- [Forms - Family Directed Services](https://ucpdane.org/forms-family-directed-services/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/) - February 12, 2026 - Family Fun Night! Calling all Families: Help us celebrate our 70th Anniversary! United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County is hosting a FREE Family Fun Night at the Madison Children's Museum on February 12 from 4-8PM. Museum entry is free from 4PM - 8PM and UCP-GDC will host free birthday-themed activities
- [Upcoming Events](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/) - February 12, 2026 - Family Fun Night! Calling all Families: Help us celebrate our 70th Anniversary! United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County is hosting a FREE Family Fun Night at the Madison Children's Museum on February 12 from 4-8PM. Museum entry is free from 4PM - 8PM and UCP-GDC will host free birthday-themed activities
- [Facilitator Time Off Request Form](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/youth-resources/information-and-forms-for-inclusion-facilitators/timeoff/)
- [Birth to 3, Connections - Dane County](https://ucpdane.org/careers/birth-to-3-connections-dane-county/) - We currently do not have any regular positions available in our Birth to 3 Connections program serving Dane County (outside of the Madison Public School District boundary). If you are a Special Education Teacher, SLP, OT or PT interested in learning more or possibly joining our team as per diem staff, please email Kelli Palecek.
- [GivingTuesday](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/donate/giving-tuesday/) - Understand Disabilities Create Opportunities Promote Community Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Generosity brings people of all abilities together! Generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others. Generosity is a fundamental value that anyone can act on. After celebrating our day of giving thanks, Giving Tuesday provides an opportunity
- [Contact Us](https://ucpdane.org/contact/) - Office Locations: Janesville 200 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608-898-4400 Madison 2801 Coho St., Suite 100, Madison, WI 53713 Phone: 608-273-4434 Contact Information: Birth to 3 Services: Connections (Dane County): P 608-273-3232 / F 608-237-8558 Birth to 3 Rock County: P 608-898-4400; F 833-922-1070 Director: Kelli Palecek, Phone/Fax/Text: 608-279-9462 CARES, Respite or Youth
- [SOLICITUD DE EMPLEO](https://ucpdane.org/careers/solicitud-de-empleo/)
- [Additional Information](https://ucpdane.org/annual-report-2/) - To learn more about UCP's impact, view our latest Annual Report! Financial information may be viewed by clicking on our most recent audited financial statement and 990. Further information may also be viewed by clicking on the GuideStar icon on the bottom of the page. Here at UCP, we place a high priority on the protection
- [Volunteer](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Thanks to the support of hundreds of volunteers each year, we dedicate over 90% of our annual budget to UCP's programs and services. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with special events, office support and program needs. Special Event Volunteers may contact Amanda Potratz, Special Event Coordinator, to learn how you can help with
- [CARES](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/cares/) - How CARES Supports Families At CARES, we believe that strong families build strong futures. That’s why we focus on supporting both the family as a whole and each individual child. Our goal is simple: to reduce stress and create more harmony at home. When families feel less overwhelmed, they become more empowered and resilient. That’s
- [CARES Interest Form](https://ucpdane.org/cares-interest-form/)
- [Employment Reference](https://ucpdane.org/employment-reference/)
- [Featured Respite Opportunities](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/featured-respite-opportunities/)
- [Birth to 3 (Early Intervention Services)](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/birth-to-3-connections/) - UCP's Birth to 3 serves families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Eligible families reside in Dane County (but outside of the Madison Metropolitan School District) or anywhere throughout Rock County. Through UCP, families can expect to be assigned a Primary Coach who supports their family in turning their daily routines
- [Referral Form](https://ucpdane.org/forms-for-families/) - Birth to 3 Dane County Referral Form Birth to 3 Rock County Referral Form
- [Support Specialist Time Off Request Form](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/information-and-forms-for-respite-providers/support-specialist-time-off-request-form/)
- [VOLUNTEER to benefit UCP at Brat Fest 2024](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/ucp-at-brat-fest/) - Mark your calendar! May 24, 25 & 26 - 2024 Alliant Energy Center’s Willow Island in Madison, WI United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County (UCP) is once again a benefiting charity of this popular summer kick-off event! Volunteers clock hours to benefit UCP Programs and Services, so don't forget to list UCP of Greater
- [Digital Accessibility](https://ucpdane.org/digital-accessibility/) - United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County is committed to digital accessibility for everyone visiting our website. We are a non-profit partner with an accessibility consultant and are striving to provide a website that is accessible to all. We are working to create an inclusive website experience when possible and we welcome your feedback regarding
- [Administrative Specialist](https://ucpdane.org/careers/administrative-specialist/) - UCP is seeking a part-time Administrative Specialist to join our team of professional staff in our Madison office. More than just a name, UCP serves families caring for children with a wide range of disabilities and delays. This is a fast-paced position responsible for providing general administrative support to our HR Director with some peripheral support to
- [Volunteer Application](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application/)
- [Forms for Families](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/information-and-forms-for-families/) - Primary and Emergency Contact Information Form Medication Authorization and Log
- [Bellows Fund/Grant](https://ucpdane.org/bellows-fund/) - The Elsie S. Bellows Fund was established in 1995 to provide assistive technology equipment to individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology can play a major role in increasing and maintaining the independence of individuals with disabilities. The federal definition of assistive technology is “Any piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,
- [Careers](https://ucpdane.org/careers/) - At UCP our EMPLOYEES are our GREATEST ASSET! As a leading and trusted non-profit, UCP offers enriching and rewarding careers for the passionate, the motivated and the dedicated! As our agency continues adapting to the needs of families caring for loved ones with disabilities we need talented people like you to achieve our mission and to
- [Planned Giving](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/donate/charitable-gifts-and-planned-giving/) - We welcome all types of gifts and bequests to support UCP services. Some examples of gifts include those of real estate, life insurance, securities or bequests designated in your will. Please speak with your attorney or financial advisor to determine which gifts may best fit your wishes and needs. Bequests Specific Bequest – You may designate
- [Workplace Giving](https://ucpdane.org/get-involved/donate/workplace-giving/) - UCP is proud to partner with Community Health Charities (CHC) whose mission is to unite caring donors in the workplace with our nation's most trusted health charities. Look for UCP listed in the private and public sector campaigns under CHC! Many companies not only encourage their employees to give to and volunteer time to nonprofits
- [UCPeople](https://ucpdane.org/news/) - The people we serve are the heart and soul of our agency! Click below to read about UCP through the eyes of families. Ben's Story Eli's Story Greyson's Story Hannah's Story Marc's Story Rachel's Story
- [Mission and Core Values](https://ucpdane.org/mission-and-vision/) - We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin. We support individuals with autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, delays in speech, mobility and development, etc. Understanding Disabilities l Creating
- [Youth Resources](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/youth-resources/) - UCP believes that all children learn and grow within a group of peers with a wide range of capabilities and interests. We promote values that embrace the philosophy of inclusion play a direct role in assisting families with maintaining inclusive child care for their children or providing after school and summer care for teens. Click
- [Respite](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/respite-care/) - Through UCP’s Respite Services, we encourage families to renew their energy and support their overall resiliency in caring for a family member in their home who has a disability. Respite enables families to receive support in connecting and establishing meaningful relationships with qualified care providers. Through these connections, we empower parents (or other family members)
- [Teen Services](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/youth-resources/teen-services/) - Typically, teenagers with developmental disabilities have not been offered the same opportunities as their peers without disabilities and often have limited opportunities to expand their interpersonal relationships outside of their families. At UCP, we create an atmosphere for teens with developmental disabilities and their peers where mutual, natural friendships are fostered and valued, where disabilities
- [Inclusive Child Care Services](https://ucpdane.org/our-programs/youth-resources/inclusive-child-care-services/) - Through our Inclusive Child Care Services we encourage families to renew their energy and support their overall resiliency in caring for a child who has a disability. We focus exclusively on helping families find and maintain licensed and inclusive child care programming such as in-home care, child care centers or summer day camps. Through different
- [Greyson's Story](https://ucpdane.org/greysons-story/) - "During labor and an emergency C-section, Greyson stopped breathing and his heart stopped. After 10 minutes physicians were able resituate him and he was transported to Madison to undergo a cooling process. As he approached a little over a year old, I noticed that he wasn’t babbling or making many noises. Greyson was assigned a
- [Marc's Story](https://ucpdane.org/news/ucpeople-melanie-and-mark/) - Melanie Patterson, a previous board member and an active volunteer, shares her family’s experience with UCP. Our son Marc has multiple disabilities and our family’s first experience with UCP was through its Birth to 3 program. When Marc was only four months old, we saw signs that his development was not on track, and he
- [Rachel's Story](https://ucpdane.org/news/rachels-story/) - Success in small steps. Our daughter, Rachel, was born 8 weeks early, and in critical medical condition. She required multiple surgeries, a three-month stay in the hospital and a solid amount of luck before she was healthy enough to come home. She was diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome, a collection of genetic birth defects that affect
- [Eli's Story](https://ucpdane.org/news/elis-story/) - With the birth of our first child, we knew we would experience a lot of ‘firsts,’ the first smile, first words and first steps. But we never expected to experience some of our first challenges as a family when we realized that Eli was slow in achieving his developmental milestones during the first year of
- [Hannah's Story](https://ucpdane.org/news/hannahs-story/) - I will never forget the day my daughter, Hannah, asked me if she was handicapped. I was hanging the blue disabled parking placard as we pulled into a parking lot. She was six and asked in the same way she would ask what we were having for dinner. I turned asked what she thought. She
- [Ben's Story](https://ucpdane.org/news/bens-story/) - Every mom wants the same thing for their kid: that they are safe, that they are well and that they have friends. This past fall, my son, Ben, came to me and cried on my shoulder. He said, ‘Mom, I so lonely. So lonely, Mom. The heart hurt. So lonely!’ I told our UCP Service
- [Employment Application](https://ucpdane.org/careers/employment-application/)

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