Davis Early Intervention is a comprehensive family-centered teaching program designed to offer timely assistance to infants and toddlers displaying notable developmental delays. Catering to eligible children aged from birth to 36 months, this program fosters collaboration between dedicated staff and families to facilitate the optimal growth and development of the children.

The program is staffed with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including motor and speech specialists, developmental specialists, nurses, and social workers. These experts deliver Early Intervention services directly to the homes of families, childcare centers, or hospitals, ensuring accessibility and convenience.

By identifying and addressing developmental delays in their early stages, Davis Early Intervention aims to provide crucial support that can significantly impact the overall well-being and future prospects of the children involved. This proactive approach underscores the program's commitment to promoting the healthy development of infants and toddlers, setting a solid foundation for their ongoing growth and learning.

Evaluation is provided free of charge. In the event that a child meets the criteria for Early Intervention services, ongoing assessments and service coordination incur no fees. In accordance with the mandates of the Utah State Legislature, a monthly charge is applicable for direct services. The fee is determined based on a sliding scale.

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Mission Statement & Beliefs 

Through the power of play and parent coaching, we help families and children develop resiliency and problem solving for a bright future.

• Early Intervention services are best provided in a family-centered program where parents and professionals work as partners.

• All children deserve the opportunity to grow in a nurturing environment that encourages optimal development.

• Families are the experts on their child.

• Families can develop the skills needed to promote the development of their child.

• Families can develop skills to become lifetime advocates for their child.

Referrals

Once a referral is made, a member from an Intake team will call to schedule an appointment for an evaluation. If a child qualifies, an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is written, and services can begin.

Brief Explanation

As a parent, you're vital in your child's development, especially through Early Intervention (EI) services. EI providers work with you to help your child grow by using everyday activities in your home to build essential skills. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

• EI Providers as Coaches: They guide you in teaching your child, offering strategies to support learning during daily routines.

• Meaningful Routines: You’ll choose familiar routines for your child to practice new skills in a comfortable setting.

• Natural Environment Learning: Skills are taught using everyday objects and activities rather than special toys.

• Active Participation: Your involvement in daily routines helps your child learn and develop throughout the day.

Skills Important for Language Development

• Eye Contact/Joint Attention: Crucial for communication and shared focus.

• Attention: Helps children stay with a task long enough to learn about it.

• Sounds: Early babbling and sound play encourage vocal development.

• Facial Expressions & Gestures: Nonverbal cues are an important part of communication.

• Imitation: Children first imitate actions, then sounds, then words.

• Turn-taking: Essential for back-and-forth communication.

• Cause & Effect: Helps children understand how their actions impact the world.

• Pretend Play: Encourages symbolic thinking and language development.

• Response to Words/Directions: Understanding words and gestures is a key foundation for speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions - English

Preguntas Frecuentes - Español

• Please Bring Photo Identification

In which language would you like to apply?

English

Has anyone in your immediate family ever applied for Davis Head Start, Early Head Start or Title I before?

If yes, you do not need fill out the online application. You're already in our system and it will create a duplicate application! If yes, please select Schedule online to make an appointment.

If no, please click "No" to begin the application process. This is a two-step process. Step 1: Submit the online portion of the application. Step 2: After you submit the online portion of the application it will direct you to schedule an appointment.

• Schedule online

• Application Process

Español

¿Alguien de su familia inmediata ha solicitado alguna vez Davis Head Start, Early Head Start o Título I?

En caso afirmativo, no es necesario que complete la solicitud en línea. ¡Ya estás en nuestro sistema y se creará una solicitud duplicada! En caso afirmativo, seleccione Programar en línea para programar una cita.

En caso negativo, haga clic en "No" para comenzar el proceso de solicitud. Este es un proceso de dos pasos. Paso 1: envíe la parte en línea de la solicitud. Paso 2: Después de enviar la parte en línea de la solicitud, se le indicará que programe una cita.

• Programar en línea

• Proceso de solicitud

• Help your child grow and thrive

• Ayude su desarrollo y crecimiento

• Watch me

• Mirame

• Baby Busy Day

• Milestones in Action

• Indicadores en accion

• I know the signs of healthy child development

Unite for Literacy:

Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

• CDC Milestone Tracker

• Help Me Grow Utah

• Incredible Years with Davis Behavioral Health

• Early Childhood with Utah Department of Health Baby Watch

• Baby Watch Sliding Fee Scale