“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” in Kentucky

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How you can “Learn the Signs”

From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, acting, and moving. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.

Free developmental tracking tools to support families and help them know when to “act early” by reaching out to a physician with any concerns. Translations available in 11 additional languages.

Free App for tracking milestones age 2 months- 5 years. (Available in English and Spanish)

If your child is not meeting age-appropriate milestones, or if you have concerns about the way they play, learn, speak, act, or move.  Acting early can make a difference!

Family-engaged developmental screenings and on-going monitoring program.

Free and simple system designed to build parents’ and childcare staff’s understanding of healthy child development through access to ASQ® Online screening and a variety of resources.

Free research-based resources on child development to help boost family engagement and professional development.

Free resources to help engage families in monitoring developmental milestones from 2 months – 5 years.


Family Engaged Developmental Screening and Ongoing Monitoring Resources

These are some of the  resources we share with centers as they progress through the process of onboarding into the Free ASQ-3® and ASQ:SE-2® online program. We hope that you will find them useful as you provide technical assistance.

Enrolling in Kentucky’s Early Intervention System

Do you want to learn more about the referral process for children in Kentucky with a suspected developmental delay?  These brochures were created by KEIS (formerly known as First Steps).

Find services in my area.

Acting Early doesn’t mean you have to travel. Many resources are available in your area. Choose your county to explore.

Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.   

HANDS – Health Access Nurturing Development Services

​​​​The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children.

Allen County Health Department

PO Box 129 Scottsville KY 42164

Office: 270-237-4423

Allen County Public Library

http://www.allencountylibrary.com/ 

106 West Public Square Scottsville, KY 42164
270-237-3881

School District/Preschool

Kentucky’s preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year-old children with developmen​​​​tal delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year-old children a​s placements are available based on district decision.​

Allen County Schools

570 Oliver St Scottsville, KY 42164

319 E Main St Georgetown, KY 40324

Phone: 502.863.5305

Services:

  • Food Pantry
  • Clothing
  • Personal Care Items
  • Limited Financial Assistance

Physical Address

11400 Ridge Rd
Anchorage, KY 40223

Mailing Address
11400 Ridge Rd
Anchorage, KY 40223

Phone: (502) 245-8927
Fax: (502) 245-2124

Web: http://www.anchorage-school.org/

Kentucky Resources

Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.   

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky​ mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth until age 5 …
The Family Guides are a companion to the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, housed in the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood …
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Division of Child Care (DCC) helps child care programs. We support plans that help grow and improve child care …
The Division of Regulated Child Care is responsible for licensing and investigating complaints against licensed child care facilities, certified family …
The Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is the umbrella organization that unifies partners to overcome fragmented funding and programs …

National Resources

Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.   

Generates, translates, and applies knowledge in the service of improving life outcomes for children in the United States and throughout …
A national resource center that disseminates research and evidence-based practices on promoting social emotional development and school readiness. CSEFEL’s website …
Child Care Aware works with more than 400 state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to advance a …
Promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old …
An international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. DEC …

Birthday Cards

Do you have a little one in your program celebrating a birthday?  These colorful Birthday cards not only wish a child a Happy Birthday, but they also share developmental milestones and fun activities to do with a child.

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Early Intervention Contacts in KY

Kentucky Early Intervention System (formerly referred to as First Steps) is a statewide early intervention system that provides services to children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 3 and their families.

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Public Preschool

Kentucky’s public preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year old children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year old children as placements are available based on district decision. Contact your local school district for more information.

Group of nursery children sitting on the floor in their classroom with their teachers. The female teacher is reading from a book.

Kentucky Watch Me: Free Training Course!

KY Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns promotes family engaged developmental monitoring. Includes Kentucky-specific resources for early childhood teachers and families (1 clock hour in ECE-TRIS).

Group of nursery children sitting on the floor in their classroom with their teachers. The female teacher is reading from a book.

Resiliency Resources

Resources for families, early childhood professionals, and children to build their ability to adjust to life’s changes and challenges.

Kentucky Partners

It takes a village! Discover the exceptional services our community partners offer. Explore their websites to learn more about how we are helping Kentucky’s children learn and grow.

Contact Us

To receive email updates from “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” of Kentucky, send an email request to sally.dannenberg@uky.edu.

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Christine Hausman

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador to Kentucky

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Sally Dannenberg

Developmental Support Coordinator

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