Family Centered Early Supports & Services: Family Page
Information and resources for families needing Family Centered Early Supports & Services
How to Make a Referral
How to Make a Referral
Anyone can make a referral to NH Birth to 3! You do not need a referral from your doctor. Trust your instincts and contact us. We can help you tease out what is typical, or not, for your child.
New Hampshire programs are located in 10 regions across the state, to best serve families in their own communities. To find your local Area Agency or call 603-271-3770. We are happy to hear from you!
What is Family Centered Early Supports & Services?
Every child learns and grows at their own pace. Most infants and toddlers will learn the same skills in a predictable pattern called developmental milestones. Some children need extra time and support to get there. Skills like smiling for the first time, taking a few steps, and even saying their first words are easier for some than others. NH Birth to 3 Family Centered Early Supports and Services can help you and your family determine what help, if any, your child needs to stay on track.
What NH Birth to 3: Family Centered Early Supports and Services Look Like
Providers bring the support to you! Utilizing natural settings like your home, childcare or places in your community, your Service Provider will help you integrate developmental activities into your everyday routines. We strive for our services to be natural and fun to encourage your child to enjoy practicing new skills.
What happens making a referral?
Intake
An Intake Coordinator will provide introductory information, gather some initial information about you and your child, and answer your initial questions.
Evaluation
Evaluations are play-based which include a multidisciplinary team of at least two providers who will interact with your child and ask you questions to get a deeper understanding of your child’s current developmental level.
Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
If your child is determined eligible, you will work with your team to identify services and develop goals to assist in achieving your child’s optimal growth. You and your family are a KEY partner in this process!
Transitions
NH Birth to 3: Family Centered Early Supports and Services will support you and your child until your child is no longer eligible or the day before their 3rd birthday. Your Service Coordinator will work with you to develop a plan on what to do next. Some children reach age appropriate skills, some transition to preschool special education, and others move on to other local programs that best suit their needs and those of their families. We will do everything we can to make this transition smooth and supportive.
