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Welcome to Florida's Early Steps Directory

Statewide information and resources for parents or caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected developmental delays or disabilities from birth to three years of age, providers, and other interested groups or individuals.


Smiling Boy Public and Private Early Intervention Services

This includes contact information for Local Early Steps Offices across the state, which coordinate the system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C.

Girl Playing Support Groups and Parent Training and Information Centers

This includes information about professional groups, parent support groups, and training and information centers.

These groups and organizations provide assistance to infants and toddlers eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C and their families.

Girl Playing Florida Resources and Experts

This includes resources and experts available in Florida who have special skills or knowledge related to the unique needs of infants and toddlers and their families.

These organizations provide support, assistance and advocacy in communities across Florida.

Girl Playing National Resources and Experts

This includes resources and experts who have special skills or knowledge related to the unique needs of infants and toddlers and their families.

These organizations provide support, assistance and advocacy across the nation.

Boy Walking Florida Pilot, Research and Demonstration Projects

This includes information on research and demonstration projects being conducted in Florida relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities.

These projects establish or confirm facts, develop new methods or demonstrate a particular approach related to early intervention supports and services.



We hope the information provided is helpful to you. Send any questions or requests to be added to the directory to: EarlyStepsDirectory

Also available is a Print Version of the Early Steps Directory.

For more information call (800) 218-0001