First Steps is part of a statewide system of services to families and infants, birth to age three with developmental delays. The program focus is to provide services early in the life of the child thus improving the child's ultimate quality of life.

Families eligible to participate in the First Steps system include those with children who:

Are experiencing developmental delays.

Have a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.

Are at risk of having a substantial develomental delay if early intervention services are not provided.

An assessment and evaluation of service needs is completed upon referral and at no cost to the family. A service coordinator is selected by the family who will assist in obtaining services. An Individualized Family Service Plan containing goals, service needs and timelines of services is completed and reviewed every six months.

Services available through Indiana's First Steps System include:

Special Instruction
Speech Language Pathology
Physical Therapy
Nutrition Services
Transportation
Social Work Services
Family Education
Vision Services
Assistive Technology Services
Health Services
Nursing Services
Audiology
Diagnostic Medical Services
Respite Care
Psychological Services
Occupational Therapy

For additional information about the program or to make a referral contact Amy Glaub at 812-934-4528.

Indiana's First Steps state system provides a central directory of information and resources for parents,families and professionals. This information can be easily obtained over the phone or through your computer.

The Indiana Parent Information Network (IPIN) and "bulletin board" technology have teamed to provide a world of information to help families and children with disabilities.