Early Intervention Program
The Hand In Hand Early Intervention Program offers quality services and interventions that facilitate growth and development and allow children and families more independence within their community. It is a service for infants and toddlers with delays in development, diagnosed disabilities or children who are at risk for developmental delay during the first three years of life. All services are provided at no cost to the family.
Through an array of comprehensive services from an interdisciplinary team of professionals, parents and other caregivers learn how to provide nurturing experiences and environments, which facilitate growth and development. Those who participate receive individual intervention in their home from team members as well as opportunities to experience typical activities with other children. Physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as service coordinators, are employed by Hand In Hand and together with the family form the core team of service providers. Other team members may include nutritionists, special instructors, nurse, therapists, social workers and other specialized professionals. Each possesses appropriate licensure and/or advanced credentialing in their respective areas and is committed to enhancing the lives of each child.
The heart of the Hand In Hand Early Intervention Program’s philosophy is parent training and support so that a child’s learning and progress can occur 24 hours a day. We know that the best way to provide service is to support a family’s ability to embed intervention into their existing lifestyle. By providing strategies to families that allow them to maximize intervention opportunities in daily routines and activities, their child can receive intervention all day, every day and in contexts that are meaningful. These early intervention services are most effective if provided in a variety of settings, including the home, daycare, and group settings with other children or other community locations. Therefore, Hand In Hand staff, together with the family, plans the most appropriate interventions for each child to allow families full access to everyday routines. If you are concerned about your child having a developmental delay click here.
HAND IN HAND OPERATES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN ALABAMA:
Jefferson • Shelby • Blount • St. Clair
Contact: May Blake
120 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, Al 35211
205-944-3979
mblake@ucpbham.com
Etowah • Cherokee
Contact: Karen Adams
401-A Bay Street
Gadsden, Al 35901
256-546-2799
karenelaineadams@hotmail.com
Dekalb
Contact: Regina Williams
601 Main Street W
Rainsville, Al 35986
256-638-7072
gtwilliams150@yahoo.com