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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KYWatch 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).
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.
