Development & Early Intervention

Westbrook Public Schools Preschool Screenings:

The Basics: https://thebasics.org

  • 5 science-based parenting and caregiving tenets that support social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from birth to age five

    • Community Toolkit of multimedia resources for organizations and staff members

    • Activities and tips for parents and caregivers

    • Basics Insights: sends parents and caregivers weekly messages with science-based facts and activities to do with their children

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Developmental Milestones: Birth to Five Years: https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/

  • Information about speech, language, and communication milestones

    • Help caregivers be familiar with what to expect as their child grows and develops; identify skills to work on with their child and when to get professional assistance; know when to seek audiology and/or speech-language pathology services; and gain valuable info and resources to share with their child’s doctor and others

Birth to Three: https://www.birth23.org 

  • Contracts with early intervention programs across the state of CT that support families with children who have delays or disabilities

    • Eligibility: children in CT under age 3 that either have a significant developmental delay based on standardized test, or have diagnosis of medical condition likely to result in developmental delay 

    • Anyone can make a referral, including parents/guardians, childcare providers, teachers, healthcare providers, etc.

    • How Birth to Three works: https://www.birth23.org/for-families/how-birth-to-three-works/

Lumibility: Kidsteps Early Intervention: https://lumibility.org/kidsteps-early-intervention/ 

  • Birth to Three Early Intervention Program for infants & toddlers

    • Offers specialized support for families with children up to age 3 with varying abilities, including developmental delays and autism

    • One of CT’s largest Birth to Three providers - located in Westbrook, (203) 453 - 7592

Healthy Futures: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/programs/healthy-futures/ 

  • A program in partnership with Middlesex Health and the Connecticut Community Doulas, LLC for new or expecting parents and families with children birth - 5

    • Helps parents learn power of nurturing relationships, recognize their child’s strengths and potential, foster skills for school readiness, monitor child development, and access supportive services and resources in their own community

    • In-home services

    • No fees for Middlesex County residents

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

Sparkler App: https://playsparkler.org/ct/

  • A mobile app for CT families that helps parents support their children’s growth from birth - 5

    • Register with the code WestbrookPS to connect with the Westbrook Public School system

    • Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaires to better understand your child’s early development, access playtime activity ideas to help spark early learning, monitor your child’s progress in achieving milestones, and access support from child development professionals

    • Available in English and Spanish, free for all CT families

211 Child Development: https://cdi.211ct.org

  • Child Development Infoline: 1 - 800 - 505 - 7000

    • Connect with Care Coordinators by phone for help with questions about your child’s development, challenging behaviors, disability and health related issues, pregnancy supports, and more

    • Serves as the access point for many of CT’s programs and services for children and families

    • Website has relevant information for each age, including tips about positive parenting, child safety, health, and developmental milestones

Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN): http://ctfsn.org/

  • A statewide organization that supports families raising children with disabilities and special healthcare needs throughout the lifespan

    • Connects one-on-one with parents to provide emotional support, advocacy, and guidance

    • Offers workshops and trainings across the state for parents and professionals, and shares current info on disability issues and resources to keep parents informed

    • Offers support groups (in-person and online)

Zero to Three: https://www.zerotothree.org/

  • Meaningful resources for families, professionals, and policymakers using early childhood development research, with the mission of ensuring that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.

    • Website contains many resources and articles designed to help caregivers address a wide variety of issues and concerns, including mental health, trauma, nutrition, child care, child welfare, and economic security