Developmental Screening Initiative

2025

The work of five regional partners is funded by VDH Title V to lead local ASQ screening and referral systems coordination. These local developmental screening initiative hubs build community capacity to 1) improve coordination of developmental screening services and supports across systems; 2) increase the number of developmental screens administered, followed by appropriate referrals; 3) engage families and providers through appropriate outreach and messaging. Initial Objectives: • Increase ASQ3 and ASQSE2 screenings • Systems Coordination of early screening, ongoing surveillance, referrals, and follow-up • Implement messaging strategies to promote the use of early screening, referrals and follow up • Promote the provision of culturally competent screening services • Engage families to inform phases of screening

Early Childhood – Developmental Health (including developmental screening), Early Childhood – General, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Developing & Disseminating Information

Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Single-County, Mulit-County, State

Federal

N/A