These are free services and supports to help families with young children with developmental delays. 2 parts in Philadelphia. Infant Toddler Early Intervention for children birth-3 years old AND Elwyn SEEDS for children over 3 years old.
Early intervention services for developmentally at risk preschool children ages 0-3 years old- funded by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 215-685-4646. fax 215-685-4638
If not happy with services your child is getting call 717-346-9320 (Office of Dispute Resolution)
http://dbhids.org/early-intervention
Click here for Brochure on Child Development
Referral from Health Care Professionals
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Early intervention evaluation and services for children 2yr 10mo to 5 years old- funded by Dept. of Education- 4025 Chestnut Street. Call 215-222-8054
Children>5 call 215-895-5500
If not satisfied with the preschool services your child is getting call 800-992-4334 (Office of Dispute Resolution)
www.elwyn.org
Elwyn SEEDS Referral Form
Call 800-692-7288 to find early intervention services in counties throughout PA.
Ready4K is an evidence-based text messaging program for parents of children from birth to 3rd grade, provided at no cost. Each week, you will receive fun facts and easy tips to boost your child’s learning. Sign up here https://ready4k.parentpowered.com/
Download the FREE development tracker to follow a child’s normal development from 2 months old to 5 years. Get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing. Click here and follow along!!
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
Click here for amazing ways to help with early brain development. www.sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/language
Click this link to learn about a baby and child’s development, what a caregiver can do to maximize a child’s early learning, and get a personal plan for a child’s learning and growth. Click here www.earlylearninggps.com
Website from CDC that goes over normal development from Birth-5 years old and what to do if parent worried.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/