Services are important because the first three years are the most important for a child’s developmental, children develop at different rates and families have the greatest impact on their child’s development. Anyone with concerns about an infant or toddler’s development can call us.

Services:

• Evaluate a child’s development
• Develop a plan for services
• Provide special instruction, activities and materials to enhance learning
• Offer information and support in locating other services and resources

Eligibility:

• Any child with a diagnosed developmental disability such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
• Any child whose assessment indicates a delay in one or more developmental areas
• Any child who is born prematurely or is in any way “at risk” of a delay in development.

Sources of Funding:

• State of Alaska grants
• Medicaid and private insurance

Cost:

• Most services are provided at no cost, including developmental screening, evaluation, special instruction, and family service coordination
• There may be a charge for some services such as direct therapy