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Project

Early Steps Program for Infants at High-Risk for Disability

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Michelle Berkovits
[email protected]
305-243-6660

Project Description:

Early Steps is Florida's early intervention system that offers services to eligible infants and toddlers, age birth to 36 months, who have or are at-risk for developmental disabilities or delays. AWD-010792 Collaborating Agencies: 123 Therapy Inc., Adriana Tafur Services Inc., AKL Active Inc., Angel Speech Therapy Services, Easter Seals South Florida Inc IAR., Florida Rehab Professional Group., Gama Rehabilitation Professional Group, Just Learning Corp., Kreative Kids Therapy Center, Learning with Fun and Better Future Guzman, Liberty Kids Jones, Variety Children's Hospital, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired IAR, United Cerebral Palsy Association IAR, Easter Seals South Florida INC TCM, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired TCM, United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. TCM, A & E Mind Inc.

Keyword(s):

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

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County

Funding Source:

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