Early Intervention staff work with parents and families to promote their child's development and participation in everyday activities that are important to them. Services are provided in natural environments, primarily the home. Services are family centered and based on the strengths and needs of the individual child and family.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

Provides early intervention support services for families with children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Services provided may include interventions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/communication therapy.

Early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. The early childhood education program is designed to meet the needs of the children at their levels of ability. A group-oriented, facility-based program is offered for children 18-36 months of age. An individual plan is developed for each child and his/her family, outlining goals to be focused on over the course of the school year. A variety of services help children achieve their goals, including: Educational and therapeutic services; Daily use of a fully accessible play yard and/or gross motor room; Weekly use of Easter Seals warm water, therapeutic pool; Individual family service plans; Transportation to those who could otherwise not attend; In-home visits throughout the school year; and Transition to a preschool setting. Classroom size is limited to eight children with one certified teacher and teacher's assistant per classroom. Students also work with trained physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as aquatic specialists.

Provides early intervention services to young children who have developmental delays. Will develop an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) which sets goals for children, age 0-3, and their families. Children and their families can participate in parent-child programs which emphasize information and experience sharing, parenting skills, and support. Families have access to an Early Intervention Team consisting of Service Coordinator, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and a Developmental Specialist.

Early intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months of age with developmental delays or a medical diagnosis likely to result in developmental delay or disability. Provide service coordination, developmental screening, evaluation and assessment and EI services delivered through a Primary Service Provide model of coaching and learning.

Provides intensive intervention through small group and individual instruction to prepare children with Autism for Kindergarten.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Offers Early Intervention services for birth through 2 years with a disability or at risk, preschool for children 3-5 years with a disability and school programming for children 6-22 years with multiple handicaps.

Offers regular, planned home visits to pregnant women and families with information on resources and skills to help them raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn. Offers help from health, social services and child development professionals. Home visits may include: - Supporting preventive health and prenatal practices; - Assisting mothers on how to best breastfeed and care for their babies; - Promoting parents' use of positive parenting techniques; and - Working with parents to set goals for the future, continuing their education, and find employment and childcare solutions. Program administered by Ohio Department of Health. Other participating Home Visiting provider agencies in Lorain County include Neighborhood Alliance and Ohio Guidestone.

Offers a 12-week parent-centered, early intervention services for young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Services offered virtually (via cell phone, tablet or computer).

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

Part of a statewide system, the Franklin County Early Intervention program provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities. This early childhood program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist parents and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday routines. It is a collaborative, home and community-based system where caregivers and a team of specialized professionals work together to provide ongoing support to the child.

Children enrolled in Starlight's preschool program attend up to 4 full days a week. Transportation, adaptive physical education, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing services are available to meet the individual needs of the students. The unique feature of the pre-school program is that it is designed to serve typically developing children together with children who have disabilities. The Starlight pre-school program provides opportunities for challenge, stimulation, understanding, and acceptance among children. Community agencies and the schools of Muskingum County are working together to provide a quality preschool program at Starlight. The pre-school program is guided by two basic facts: - Learning is an active process. - Children need nurturing and support to experience their own development timetable without expectations of conformity to a particular program or single group. Teachers guide children through active exploration and interactions with adults, other children, and materials. Play-based choices enrich the learning process through a wide range of learning experiences.

Provides participants with a structured day of activities in a safe environment; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; for persons with Alzheimer's, a related disorder, or frail elderly. Transportation available.

Provides a family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Offers trained professional home visitors who offer guidance, information, developmental delay screening, and support for parents on various topics including: - Healthy pregnancies. - Baby and child health. - Breastfeeding. - Nutrition. - Immunizations. - Child growth and development. - Discipline. - Toilet training. - Child safety. - Household safety.

Provides a coordinated service to parents/guardians of young children with disabilities and delays.

Provides coordinated services for children birth to three years old with disabilities or developmental delays in order to meet their special need in the child's natural environment.

Offers periodic Infant-toddler developmental screenings for children age 0-2 who are suspected of having a problem in hearing, language, learning, social-emotional, or motor skills. Screening takes about one hour.

Provides health and development services for expectant parents, newborns, infants, and toddlers. Services are deisned with family's concerns and goals. Provides a gas voucher for medical appointments as a last resort to clients. Partnered with Richland County Youth and Family Council.

Provides services to pregnant women, expectant fathers, families with infants and toddlers up to age 3.

Provides a variety of education programs through public and parochial schools; programs include special education, tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention, before and after school and summer enrichment and extended learning, youth employment services, and preschool services.