More children in the Valley now have access to one-on-one programs thanks to Encompass’ expansion into a second building in downtown North Bend.

While Encompass has changed buildings several times in its 41-year history, this is the first time the family services organization has opened a permanent satellite campus, whose grand opening will be marked with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m.

The main Encompass campus on Boalch Avenue has offered pediatric therapy as a pilot program since March, but could only serve about 18 children a week due to space limitations.

The new building has enabled pediatric therapists to help more children with their speech and motor skills since it opened in July. The new 2,500-foot