Early Intervention (EI) Colorado supports families of children from birth to their third birthday who have developmental delays or disabilities.
Research shows that the first three years of a child’s life are the most important when it comes to developing and learning. For parents of children with special needs providing services earlier on will help children reach their full potential and decrease the need for additional supports later in life.
The Resource Exchange (TRE): The Resource Exchange (TRE), serves nearly 9,000 infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties. Advocating for independence and inclusion, TRE partners with children and adults who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs. Learn more about TRE’s programs or connect with the TRE Early Childhood Services Team call: 719.577.9190
Intake Age 0-3 years: https://www.tre.org/early-intervention-intake/
Intake Age 3+ years: https://www.tre.org/intake-form/
Child Find: For Children Ages 3 through 5 Years Old Ute Pass BOCES, identifies children suspected of having a delay in development as early as possible. If a young child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, or someone is concerned about the child’s growth or learning, a referral can be made to Child Find. Starting at age three, the public school system (school districts and/or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) has responsibility for the Child Find process and will work with the family about their concerns, with a focus on meeting the child’s educational needs.
To make a referral for screening or evaluation for a child aged 3 through 5 years old, Contact: Katie Icenhower
Parents as Teachers (PAT): Parents as Teachers is a program facilitated by Community Partnership in Woodland Park. Facilitators assist parents/guardians with education on child development and individualizing meetings to accommodate parents schedule. In addition supports are provided to prepare young children for entry in to school along with techniques and skills to strengthen parent/guardian relationships with their growing children. To learn more contact Community Partnerships, 719.686.0705
Vroom: Vroom believes all parents want what’s best for their children. Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared, everyday moments into Brain Building Moments®. Vroom tools are there to help boost early learning wherever caregivers are. Our app, Vroom by Text ™ and Alexa skill harness the power of technology. And print at home resources are only a click away. Click to Sign Up.
GoNoodle: GoNoodle is the Good Energy company that gets your little ones up and moving! This site provides great energizing videos to play and exercise with your little ones, along with positive affirmations and messaging to get the day going, and mindful mediations to wind the day down. Check out their site and sign up to get helpful reminders and adult resources for parents/guardians.
