 
Birth-to-3
Early Intervention Services
Because the first three years build a lifetime.
What is Early Intervention?
The first three years are the most important "building blocks" of your child's future. This is the time that development is most rapid. It's the time that young children explore their world and a great amount of learning takes place.
Each family wants their child to grow and learn to their fullest potential. Some children who have developmental delays or disabilities need a little extra support. This is called Early Intervention.
 Who Qualifies?
Early Intervention Services benefit children ages birth to three who:
- Have difficulty with motor actions such as rolling, crawling, sitting, walking, throwing, jumping
- Have difficulty with feeding, toileting or dressing skills
- have difficulty with speech and language development
- Have behavior difficulties, a physical disability, visual or hearing impairment, or are medically fragile or chronically ill.
 Available Services
Considering the needs of your child, many types of support services may be provided through the Birth-to-3 program such as:
Information - for families to help them understand their child's special needs and to teach families how to provide intervention.
Home Visits - and information for the family or caregivers to aid in helping the child learn new skills.
Therapies and Training - to help a child with daily activities like holding a cup or eating, walking and talking.
Hearing Tests - hearing aids and information.
Equipment - to aid in movement and self-help activities.
Health and Nursing Services - so the child can participate in other activities.
Information on Special Foods - or eating needs of the child.
Family counseling - behavior or mental health counseling.
Transportation - to needed services.
Information About Support - for families whose children have special health care needs.
Other Services or Referrals - for other family concerns.
 What happens when a referral is made?
First Meeting
You help us understand and learn about your child
Evaluation/Testing
Determine if your child needs intervention
Family Meeting
Discuss evaluation results and develop an individualized family service plan
Begin
Early Intervention Services & Family Training
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Families with community resources
 Referrals can be made by anyone including: social workers, schools, daycare providers, grandparents or parents. Early Intervention Services are administered and funded by the Calumet County Dept. of Human Services. The program is paid for through county, state, federal funds, insurance benefits and a Parental Cost Share. Families are encouraged to authorize access to their private health insurance plan and/or Medical Assistance to assist in covering the cost of services.
For more information or to make a referral, contact:
B-3 Coordinator
New Hope Center, Inc.
443 Manhattan Street
PO Box 189
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9351
info@newhopeinc.org
The Calumet County Birth-to-3 Program is offered to families through a cooperative relationship between the Calumet County Dept. of Human Services and New Hope Center, Inc. Working together, a team of skilled professionals focuses on placing the needs of the family first.
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