Easterseals Child and Family Connections #8, Chicago

If you’re a new parent, you already know the joy of watching your child grow. Your baby might be saying their first words, starting to crawl, or learning to play with simple toys. Watching your child develop can be a source of excitement and happiness, but it can also create questions. How do you know if your child is meeting early developmental milestones? How can you help them if they’re not? That’s where early intervention comes in. Early intervention programs provide services for families of infants and toddlers who either: 1. Have developmental delays 2. Are at-risk for significant developmental delays In Illinois, early intervention starts with Child and Family Connections: regional intake agencies throughout the state that help families enter the early invention system. But what are early intervention programs? Why do they matter? And how can you get free early child intervention services for your kid? Keep reading to find out.