EarlySteps

EarlySteps provides services to families with infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 (35 months) who have a medical condition likely to result in a developmental delay, or who have developmental delays. Children with delays in cognitive, motor, vision, hearing, communication, social-emotional or adaptive development may be eligible for services. EarlySteps services are designed to improve the family's capacity to enhance their child's development. These services are provided in the child's natural environment, such as the child's home, child care, or any other community setting typical for children between the ages of birth and 2 (35 months).

Information for Providers

• Early Steps IDEA Part C Grant Award Notification FFY 2025-26
• LA Part C SPP/APR FFY 2023-2024
• SSIP Theory of Action
• SSIP Evaluation Plan
• EarlySteps Policy
• Local APR Reporting
• Part C Regulations

If you are currently a provider or interested in becoming an EarlySteps provider, please see our provider page to learn more.

Information for Parents

If you are a parent and would like more information on EarlySteps services and additional resources for your child and family, or to learn more about what is available in your area, please visit our parent's corner.

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The EarlySteps Process

Anyone can make an EarlySteps referral. Children can be referred to EarlySteps by contacting the System Point of Entry (SPOE) in their region. Once the SPOE receives the referral, the family will be contacted to begin the eligibility determination process.

Resources

• EarlySteps Referral Form
• EarlySteps Provider Materials
• EarlySteps Manual 2023
• Making the Most of Your EarlySteps Experience

Contacts

Caroline Nailor Oglesby, MAEd Director, Early Steps
225-342-0095
[email protected]

Physical Address
628 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3117
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117

Provider Relations Team

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Quality Assurance Team
Email: [email protected]

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