Space Coast Early Steps provides services to infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with development disabilities or delays. They help families build upon their child’s individual strengths and provide support to meet the child’s unique needs. Services are designed to support children in their communities, where they live, learn and play. Early Steps goals is to empower each eligible family by providing a team of professionals from the beginning of services through transition from the program. Services are based on Early Steps evaluations and your family’s concerns, resources, and goals. Most services will be early intervention home visits. Families interested in placing a referral, or seeking assistance can contact early steps.
FDLRS East Child Find, in coordination with Brevard and Volusia Schools, locates children, ages three to five years old, who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and links them with needed services. Child Find services help to promote general public awareness of programs and services available for young children who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. Service coordination for diagnostic screening, placement, training, and support is also provided. Families can visit the Child find website for readily available information on how to further navigate their child’s specific needs.
MyPlate is the official symbol of the five food groups. It’s the modern way to eat better every day. It’s easy to use, customizable, based on science, and an overall great way to enjoy healthier eating. MyPlate’s symbol is a simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods throughout the day and throughout the week. It represents what and how much to eat from each of the food groups over the course of the day, whether you eat on a plate, from a bowl, or another way. Parents can customize MyPlate to fit their child’s dietary needs, preferences, cultural traditions, and budget so children can enjoy their favorite recipes and eat the healthy foods they love. Parents are encouraged to find out great ways to pack healthy food choices in lunch boxes by exploring MyPlate.
Help Me Grow promotes early identification of developmental, behavioral, and educational concerns, then links children and families to community-based services and supports at no cost to parents and caregivers. Whether you have concerns or simply want to learn more about your child’s development, Help Me Grow® Florida is available to you. If your child needs a free developmental screening, Help Me Grow can provide you with instructions and support.
The children of Brevard County are our greatest and most important resource. Their earliest experiences set the stage for their future success in school and in life. Through the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County, Parents can be made certain that children and families gain access to the quality, affordable early learning programs and services necessary to better ensure their successful futures. The Early Learning Coalition provides leadership and support for School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten programs throughout Brevard. Eligible families can seek out childcare assistance and VPK vouchers by contacting the ELC directly or visiting their website.
