OUR PROGRAMS
Coming Soon: New Partnership with Cal State San Bernardino
The California Scottish Rite Foundation is preparing to expand speech-language services in the San Bernardino community through a new partnership with Cal State San Bernardino. This developing program will support children and families by increasing access to individualized speech-language and literacy services while also helping train the next generation of speech-language pathologists. Program details, including service location, referral information, and availability, will be announced as the partnership is finalized. In the meantime, families, donors, and community partners may contact the California Scottish Rite Foundation office for general information about the upcoming San Bernardino program.
SPEECH
Speech is how words and sounds are produced and include the following:
Articulation is how clearly we say sounds. Some children cannot say the /r/ or /l/ sound and need help to improve their articulation skills.
Fluency is the flow, smoothness, and rate of speech. A disfluency is a break in the flow of speech, which is common for everyone. Stuttering occurs when there are more breaks or dysfluencies than is typical.
Voice is how we use our breath and our vocal folds to produce sound. The quality of child’s voice can become harsh if there is over-use from shouting, vocal pitch can be too high or too low, and voices can be too soft or too loud.
At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center we offer a variety of intervention models to assist children in the development of their speech skills. A majority of the time, children are seen in one-on-one intensive therapy sessions year-round. When appropriate, children may participate in small group therapy sessions to help generalize skills to new and more challenging settings.
All speech therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech therapy can improve the correct production of sounds, improve the flow of speech, and improve vocal quality and pitch. We can help your child gain the skills they need to be a success in school and beyond.
LANGUAGE
Language is how we use words to form ideas and then share them.
Language is expressive, sharing thoughts and ideas.
Language is receptive, understanding what others say.
Language is semantics, what words mean. Some words have more than one meaning.
Language is syntax, putting words in the correct order.
Language is morphology, changing word meaning by adding sounds (i.e. “eat- eats- eating” or “done-undone-redone”).
Language is social. We all need to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it to be socially appropriate.
All language therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Language therapy can improve your child’s expressive language, so they can express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings and become an effective communicator. Language therapy can also improve your child’s receptive language skills so they can better understand instructions at home, in the classroom, and during extracurricular activities and enjoy success in all areas of life.
LITERACY
Literacy is the ability to read and write.
Reading is a multifaceted process to make meaning from print.
Writing is the process of generating text.
The following skills are required for successful reading and writing:
Phonemic Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words. Understanding that spoken words and syllables are made up of discrete sounds.
Phonics instruction teaches children that specific sounds belong to specific letters or specific letter patterns.
Reading fluency is the ability to read with consistent speed, accuracy, and expression. Children read fluently when they are able to recognize words automatically and are no longer focused on how to read.
Vocabulary is knowledge of words and their meaning. A strong vocabulary assists with reading comprehension.
Reading Comprehension is the ability for a child to understand what they have read as well as to understand what they have written.
Spelling is the forming of words from letters according to accepted rules. Learning to spell and learning to read rely on the same underlying knowledge (i.e. relationships between letters and sounds).
Letter from a grateful parent:
You Can Make a Difference!
“Thank you for the consistent support you’ve given C. in speech therapy and structured literacy. Over the past year, I have seen exciting growth in both areas. Her communication has become much clearer — she has been using longer sentences, expressing her thoughts more confidently, and asking more detailed questions during conversations. I’ve also noticed that she has been initiating conversations more often, which has made everyday interactions feel smoother and more natural. In reading, she has shown a new eagerness and pride in her progress. She has been sounding out words more independently, recognizing sight words more quickly, and showing patience when working through more challenging texts. She has even been picking up books on her own at home, which has been wonderful to see. I deeply appreciate the strategies and encouragement you’ve been providing. Thank you again for your dedication.”
DONATE
The RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders at the RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in 19 communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding.
The commitment and generosity of our benefactors – people like you – have been a source of strength and growth for the RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation for over 60 years. No matter the size or type, all gifts are meaningful and provide important support for the children we serve.
You can touch someone’s life and make a difference right now. Your gift today can make a difference and will help change a child’s life!
DONATE BY MAIL
To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to:
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino
473 E Carnegie Dr Ste 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “San Bernardino RiteCare CLC” in the memo section.
Contact Us
RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino
Administrative Contact:
California Scottish Rite Foundation
303 W Lincoln Ave., Suite 150, Anaheim, CA 92805
email: info@casrf.org
Phone: (714) 547-7325
© 2026 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation, a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728.