Early Identification & Referral
Providing developmental screenings and referrals to other services, independent of another partnership program
Evidence Based
Providing developmental screenings and referrals to other services, independent of another partnership program
Evidence Based
First Steps' Early Identification and Referral (EI&R) programs serve young children with suspected developmental delays, acting as a local portal to connect families to community-based services they may need or desire to ensure the school readiness of their children.
This map only shows programs funded by South Carolina First Steps. For more information about services available in your area, contact your local First Steps partnership.
Our Early Identification & Referral (EI&R) programs serve children from birth through age five. Some programs are targeted to children with suspected developmental delays.
Families with babies and toddlers
Families with preschool-aged children
EI&R services include developmental screenings for children ages 0-5; referrals to appropriate resources and support services; and patient information including strategies to monitor growth and development.
In-home coaching with trained parent educators
Developmental screenings are associated with an increase in referrals and participation in early intervention services.
471
children served
402
families served
10
counties served
Health
Nurse-Family PartnershipHome visitation for first time mothers, from pregnancy until the child turns two.
Health
Family ConnectsStrengthening bonds within families of newborns and linking them directly to supportive community resources.
Health
Reach Out and ReadBooks and information on reading books to children provided during well-child visits
Translation services are available.
