Stepping Stones
A Birth-to-Three Program
Sponsored by HARC in Connecticut's North Region
Stepping Stones is an infant intervention program designed to identify and treat
developmental problems that appear in the first three years of life. The program
is funded through the State of Connecticut, the federal government, HARC, and
private insurance.
If your infant or toddler is not doing what might be appropriate for the child's
age, do not wait! Call Infoline, 1-800-505-7000 and ask for HARC's
Stepping Stones Birth-to-Three Program.
The Stepping Stones mission is to provide families with comprehensive
Birth-to-Three services specifically designed to address developmental and
health related needs, while supporting the family unit. Supportive services are
based on the tenets of family-directed choice, collaborative partnerships, and
sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Stepping Stone's mission is based on the philosophy that the family is the
most important component of any child's life. The family's own culture, personal
resources, natural bonds, and individual choices will be the cornerstone of our
service provision.
HARC is proud to sponsor Connecticut's Birth-to-Three initiative.
Stepping Stones Services
A full array of services is available to meet the specific needs of children
and their families:
Service Coordination Counseling - individual and support groups
Special instruction Communication, speech therapy and audiology
Occupational therapy Physical therapy
Psychological services Medical services for diagnostic purposes
Social services Vision services
Assistive technology Transportation
Family Support Groups and Education
Eligibility for Services
Eligibility is determined through formal and informal assessment procedures
especially designed for infants and toddlers. The assessment is conducted by
infant intervention professionals. Five critical developmental areas are
targeted: Cognitive, Physical, Social/Emotional and Adaptive. Children with a
significant delay in one area of development or a moderate delay in two areas
are eligible for early intervention services. Children with certain diagnoses
are automatically eligible.
Planning for Services
After eligibility is determined an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) will
be developed by the family's team. The team will consist of the parents, other
significant family members, advocates, evaluators, service
coordinator, appropriate therapists, teachers, and other resources as needed.
Services are provided using a transdisciplinary model.
For more information on Stepping Stones Birth-to-Three contact:
Nancy Kleiner
Director
HARC
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 218-6056
nkleiner@harc-ct.org
