--- title: Project ELLA (Early Language and Literacy for All) description: Project ELLA (Early Language and Literacy for All) is free speech and language therapy provided at the CHSC University Circle office for children birth to age 5. --- - CHSC Services & Programs - Speech-Language & Literacy - [Services for Adults](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-services-for-adults/) - [Services for Children](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-literacy-services-for-children/) - [Contract Services](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/community-contract-services-speech-language-literacy/) - [Project ELLA](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/project-ella/) - Hearing Services - [Hearing Evaluations and Testing](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-evaluations-and-testing/) - [Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Services](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-aids-other-hearing-services/) - [Early Intervention Service](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/early-intervention-service/) - Language Interpreting - [Language Interpreting Options](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/) - [American Sign Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting/) - [Spoken Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/spoken-language-interpreting/) - [Book an American Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - [Welcome to CCDHH](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/welcome-to-ccdhh/) - [Vocational Rehabilitation Services](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/) - [Support Services and Advocacy](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/support-services-and-advocacy/) - [Ohio Clinician Mental Health Training](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/ohio-clinician-mental-health-training/) - [American Sign Language (ASL) Classes](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/american-sign-language-asl-classes/) - Locations - [University Circle](https://www.chsc.org/contact/main-center-university-circle-location) - [Broadview Heights](https://www.chsc.org/contact/broadview-heights-location) - [Lyndhurst](https://www.chsc.org/contact/lyndhurst-location) - [Westlake](https://www.chsc.org/contact/westlake-location) - [Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing](https://www.chsc.org/contact/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing) - Giving Back - [Ways to Give](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/) - [Corporate Philanthropy](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/corporate-philanthropy/) - [Fundraising & Events](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/) - About Us - [About CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/about-chsc/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.chsc.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Leadership](https://www.chsc.org/about/leadership/) - [CHSC Staff](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-staff/) - [Join the CHSC Team](https://www.chsc.org/about/careers/) - [New Partners of CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/new-partners-of-chsc/) - [Volunteer at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/volunteer/) - [News & Events](https://www.chsc.org/about/events-calendar/) - [Blog](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-blog/) - [Strategic Plan](https://wwwchsc.org/about/strategic-plan/) - [Community Partners](https://www.chsc.org/about/community-partners/) - [Our History](https://www.chsc.org/about/our-history/) - [Ask CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/ask-chsc/) [![chsc-logo](https://blog.chsc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGOS/chsc-logo.png?width=350&height=101&name=chsc-logo.png)](http://www.chsc.org) [216-231-8787](tel:+1-216-231-8787) - [216-231-8787](tel:+1-216-231-8787) - [Request Appointment](https://share.hsforms.com/1H4Q3P8MbSnma6-uuosE5Qg1y7i5) - [Book an Interpreter]({site_url}language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - [Donate Now](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E353984&id=11) [Client Portal](http://www.hearinghealthportal.com) [Make a Payment](https://pay.gravitypayments.com/link/aa90206b54267fa6992c) [![Opti-Speech Clinical Trial at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/images/uploads/general/Benefit_web_banner.jpg)](https://transactions.chsc.org/CampaignForm/CHSC/Illuminating+Communication+2018+Benefit) - CHSC Services & Programs - Speech-Language & Literacy - [Services for Adults](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-services-for-adults/) - [Services for Children](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-literacy-services-for-children/) - [Contract Services](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/community-contract-services-speech-language-literacy/) - [Project ELLA](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/project-ella/) - Hearing Services - [Hearing Evaluations and Testing](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-evaluations-and-testing/) - [Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Services](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-aids-other-hearing-services/) - [Early Intervention Service](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/early-intervention-service/) - Language Interpreting - [Language Interpreting Options](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/) - [American Sign Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting/) - [Spoken Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/spoken-language-interpreting/) - [Book an American Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - [Welcome to CCDHH](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/welcome-to-ccdhh/) - [Vocational Rehabilitation Services](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/) - [Support Services and Advocacy](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/support-services-and-advocacy/) - [Ohio Clinician Mental Health Training](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/ohio-clinician-mental-health-training/) - [American Sign Language (ASL) Classes](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/american-sign-language-asl-classes/) - Locations - [University Circle](https://www.chsc.org/contact/main-center-university-circle-location) - [Broadview Heights](https://www.chsc.org/contact/broadview-heights-location) - [Lyndhurst](https://www.chsc.org/contact/lyndhurst-location) - [Westlake](https://www.chsc.org/contact/westlake-location) - [Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing](https://www.chsc.org/contact/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing) - Giving Back - [Ways to Give](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/) - [Corporate Philanthropy](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/corporate-philanthropy/) - [Fundraising & Events](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/) - About Us - [About CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/about-chsc/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.chsc.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Leadership](https://www.chsc.org/about/leadership/) - [CHSC Staff](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-staff/) - [Join the CHSC Team](https://www.chsc.org/about/careers/) - [New Partners of CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/new-partners-of-chsc/) - [Volunteer at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/volunteer/) - [News & Events](https://www.chsc.org/about/events-calendar/) - [Blog](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-blog/) - [Strategic Plan](https://wwwchsc.org/about/strategic-plan/) - [Community Partners](https://www.chsc.org/about/community-partners/) - [Our History](https://www.chsc.org/about/our-history/) - [Ask CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/ask-chsc/) ![ELLA LP Banner](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/ELLA%20LP%20Banner.jpg "ELLA LP Banner") ## *Project ELLA (Early Language and Literacy for All) includes* ## *FREE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR ALL CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 5 provided at the *[*CHSC University Circle office*](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chsc.org%2Fcontact%2Fmain-center-university-circle-location%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csdundee%40chsc.org%7Cdf594e29b2364c2cd15508da9fe1774e%7Caf1d6289656e4964b4998ea363499cce%7C1%7C0%7C637998088021677362%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ueaAHsYJuolb4ZBkIoDtiErlQGOALoAeVCZVbT9lGuE%3D&reserved=0)*.* ### Why is Project ELLA important? Talking and listening skills are key to a child’s successful communication and [literacy development](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers). These skills are critical for a child’s readiness to start school. In fact, a child’s talking and listening skills in the first 5 years of life can predict how successful they will be into adulthood. By removing financial barriers to speech, language and learning for all children birth to age 5, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center launched Project ELLA as a way to ensure each child in Cleveland has every advantage for a bright future. ### Enroll in ELLA – It's as Easy as 1-2-3 1. The first step is a FREE [speech and language evaluation](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/speech-language-concerns-dont-wait-evaluate). ****[![Click Here to Request an Appointment for a FREE Evaluation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3275645/d09af7a3-53da-4fec-936d-2441b158c09c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3275645/d09af7a3-53da-4fec-936d-2441b158c09c)**** 2. Fill out 2 forms at the first session to gather client information 3. Check-in assessment after 10 sessions In both individual and group therapy, the [Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)](https://www.chsc.org/staff/view/category/speech-language-and-learning) will work with both the child and the caregivers who are with them most often. Our team will help caregivers learn important tips for [helping the child to develop language.](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-language) [Download the Project ELLA flyer here.](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Project-ELLA-Flyer.pdf) #### For questions about Project ELLA contact Daja’ Newton at [dnewton@chsc.org](mailto:dnewton@chsc.org), call 216-325-7510 or fill out the form on this page. For more information on other Speech-Language and Learning programs at CHSC, [click here](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/). *Project ELLA is supported by grant funding from [The Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/), [The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation](https://esprentissfoundation.org/) and others.* ![horizontal-line](https://blog.chsc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/horizontal-line.png?width=700&height=5&name=horizontal-line.png) Agencies interested in partnering with Project ELLA, [click here](https://blog.chsc.org/ellapartner). ### Questions about Project ELLA? 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