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.
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.
Physical Address
11400 Ridge Rd
Anchorage, KY 40223
Mailing Address
11400 Ridge Rd
Anchorage, KY 40223
Phone: (502) 245-8927
Fax: (502) 245-2124
Physical Address
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
Mailing Address
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: (606) 546-3120
Fax: (606) 546-3452
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 developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year-old children as placements are available based on district decision.
Mailing Address
308 N. Fifth Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: (502) 331-8800
Fax: (502) 331-8830
Physical Address
50 Beechwood Rd
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Mailing Address
54 Beechwood Rd
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 331-3250
Fax: (859) 331-7528
Physical Address
3 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
Mailing Address
3 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: (859) 986-8446
Fax: (859) 986-1839
Kentucky Resources
Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.
National Resources
Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Christine Hausman
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador to Kentucky
Sally Dannenberg
Developmental Support Coordinator