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Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Program works with English and Spanish-speaking families with children, ages birth to three, in a variety of settings. The goal is to establish a trusting relationship with parents and to work with them as partners, encouraging early parental participation while monitoring infant/child development.

It is our belief that there is the potential for growth in all human beings. This growth takes place through the development of a trusting and non-judgmental relationship. It is our mission to work with the most vulnerable families and their children by providing them with a physical and emotional environment that will help maximize their growth. We remain with the family until there is no longer any risk of developmental or emotional problems or until the family and child are referred and connected to a more appropriate program.

There are three components of the Early Childhood Program at Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service. They consist of the Home Based Child Development Program, the Toddler Nursery, and the Early Intervention Program.
Each of these programs is described in detail below.

EI - Early Intervention
Provides services for children who have been diagnosed with developmental delays.

Home-Based Child Development
Families are served by early childhood specialists, who regularly assess the children’s development. Parents receive counseling and role modeling to help them understand their role in their children’s development.

Toddler Nursery
Offers care for children participating in the Preventive Services Program or the Early Intervention Program and provides an opportunity for them to enhance their EI therapies, socialize with other children, and apply skills they are learning.

Other resources: The New York Zero-to-Three Network.

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