Brochures & Resources
- Help Me Grow Early Intervention Brochure
- Help Me Grow Home Visiting Act Early Brochure
- State of Ohio Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program
- State of Ohio Early Intervention Program
What Early Intervention looks like
Early Intervention (EI) is a statewide system that provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities. EI is grounded in the philosophy that young children learn best from familiar people in familiar settings.
Every family served in EI will have a local EI team that consists of a service coordinator, service providers, and your family. Your team works with you in your home or other places you and your family spend time to develop a coordinated plan called an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). You and your team will work through your IFSP to use your existing supports and resources — and build upon them — to enhance your child's learning and development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Help Me Grow Early Intervention — FAQ
What is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention is a voluntary program that offers coordinated services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. Early Intervention communicates with parents, doctors, hospitals, child care providers, and other community agencies to identify children with existing developmental delays or those with medical diagnoses with a high probability of resulting in a delay. Infants or toddlers are evaluated using appropriate diagnostic tools by an interdisciplinary team at absolutely no cost to the family. If needed, individualized services are provided to the child and family through a Service Coordinator who guides the family through every aspect of the process, from program entry until the child transitions out by age three.
What is Help Me Grow Home Visiting?
Home Visitation is a voluntary program that serves expectant mothers and new mothers by providing information, support, and encouragement. Home visitors educate parents about the importance of the early years of a child's life through high-quality and evidence-based home visiting services. The program creates a strong foundation for future achievements by supporting positive interaction with children in a stable and stimulating environment.
Who can refer a child to Help Me Grow Home Visiting or Help Me Grow Early Intervention?
Anyone can refer a child by calling our intake specialist at 740-681-4881.