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Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

Rhode Island's Early Intervention Program promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas. Developmental disabilities or delays can affect a child’s speech, physical ability, or social skills. Children referred to the Early Intervention Program receive a comprehensive developmental evaluation to determine if they are eligible. One of the goals of Early Intervention is to provide support to families so their children can develop to their fullest potential. Services are provided in places where children usually play or take part in daily activities.

Early Intervention works in partnership with families to promote the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Our services help children from birth to three years of age who have or may have a disability, are experiencing developmental delay, or are at risk for significant developmental problems. Early Intervention consists of a multidisciplinary team, which works in partnership with families. The team works diligently to provide services that are respectful of a family’s values, incorporating strategies into a child’s natural environments – meaning everyday life routines and places. All services are family-centered and individualized to ensure the most successful outcomes for a child and their family.

FSRI's EI team includes educators, social workers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, and interpreters. Services are provided in the home and in a child’s natural environments. Administrative support is coordinated from our agency's Thurbers Ave office.

Early Intervention serves eligible children and their families to promote growth and development. Services are provided by a team of qualified professionals working in partnership with the family to ensure the best possible service provision.

TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR REPAIRS AS OF 1/21/2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CHILD/FAMILY SERVICE RE-ROUTED TO 245 MAIN STREET. FCCP WILL BE LOCATED AT 800CLINTON STREET STE. 204. Early Intervention serves eligible children and their families to promote growth and development. Services are provided by a team of qualified professionals working in partnership with the family to ensure the best possible service provision.

During this crucial stage of a child’s growth and development, the Seven Hills EI professionals work with families as a team to help them help their children where they learn best: at home and in community settings. Seven Hills EI program partners each family with a Service Coordinator who works with a team to assess the child’s development based on medical history, observation of the child performing a daily routine, and learning about the child’s likes, dislikes, successes, and difficulties. If the child is eligible for EI, the team will work with the family to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to develop priorities, goals and outcomes. The Seven Hills professionals make it as convenient as possible for families to schedule their EI visits in the child’s natural environment—at home, in a child care setting, or during a community activity. The family’s multidisciplinary EI team may include educators, therapists, social workers, and nutritionists. Parent Consultants (PCs)—parents whose children have been through the EI program—are also available to share resources, offer support, and facilitate networking.

During this crucial stage of a child’s growth and development, the Seven Hills EI professionals work with families as a team to help them help their children where they learn best: at home and in community settings. Seven Hills EI program partners each family with a Service Coordinator who works with a team to assess the child’s development based on medical history, observation of the child performing a daily routine, and learning about the child’s likes, dislikes, successes, and difficulties. If the child is eligible for EI, the team will work with the family to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to develop priorities, goals and outcomes. The Seven Hills professionals make it as convenient as possible for families to schedule their EI visits in the child’s natural environment—at home, in a child care setting, or during a community activity. The family’s multidisciplinary EI team may include educators, therapists, social workers, and nutritionists. Parent Consultants (PCs)—parents whose children have been through the EI program—are also available to share resources, offer support, and facilitate networking.

Family Service of Rhode Island offers a wide range of human and educational services across Rhode Island including: Healthy Families America provides support to expectant parents and families with infants. Enrolling families early in a pregnancy or shortly after the birth of a newborn is key; once enrolled, families can continue to receive services until their child turns four years old. Adoption Counseling and Support Adoption/Foster Care Issues AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling Case/Care Management Central Intake/Assessment for Psychiatric Services Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation Drug Abuse Education/Prevention Education Family Psycho education Foster Care & Adoption Group Counseling Group Homes for Children and Youth with Disabilities Helping Troubled Kids Helping Troubled Families Helping Parents Help Their Kids Long Term Case/Care Management Mental Health Care and Counseling Mental Health Evaluation Mental Health Screening Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities Primary School Adjustment Programs Psychiatric Medication Services Special Education Transitional Case/Care Management Youth Issues ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: AIDS Project RI (division of Family Service of RI) 9 Pleasant Street Providence, RI 02906 Phone: 401-831-5522 Lafayette Mills Unit 13 650 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone/TDD: 401-294-6138 Mount Pleasant Academy School 1246 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Phone/TDD: 401-521-4335 Partnerships: United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island Lucy's Hearth Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP) Station Family Resource Center Police as Partners Helping Kids Solutions CEDARR AFIA Center for Health and Wholeness

The Groden Center Early Intervention Program (EIP) is for infants and toddlers with developmental concerns. Home Visits – One to two per week to help families promote communication skills, positive social interactions and emotional development and to help manage behavioral difficulties. Structured Playgroups – Small groups (average ratio of 3 professionals to 5 children) to develop skills in communication, attending, imitation, social interaction and play. Parent Education and Support– Parent groups meet each time a child attends a playgroup. In addition, parent education groups may be scheduled to address specific topics of interest to families. Community Education – EI staff work with families and children in natural environments in the community on an individual basis or with small groups during community outings. Consultation – EIP staff also provide consultation to day care centers or other programs as requested.

Services: Identifies and serves children, 0 to 3 years of age, who have developmental delays and their families.

Easterseals RI provides exceptional services to ensure that children and young adults with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Provides EI & Pediatric (ages 3-21), Outpatient OT & PT.