Early Steps provides Florida’s infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months who have a developmental delay, or a condition that places them at risk for developmental delay, with early intervention services and supports to help them achieve developmental milestones. Early Steps is responsible for the success of children, many of whom are now young adults, whose lives and abilities have been dramatically improved by the services this program provides. In 2009-2010 alone, over 44,000 children in Florida benefited from Early Steps services.

Did you know?

• Early Steps serves children from birth to 36 months who have a developmental delay or a condition that places them at risk for developmental delay.
• Early Steps provides early intervention services that support families in helping their children achieve critical developmental milestones.
• Early Steps services are provided to children and families in the home, in early care and education centers and in community settings where children experience everyday activities.
• Early Steps works with families to coordinate available resources and is often the payer of last resort when private insurance is insufficient or unavailable.
• Investing in early intervention services provides long-term cost savings, as children who receive these critical services demonstrate improved general health, improved functioning and decreased need for special education services.