BabiesCantWait

This brochure provides developmental milestones for children less than 60 months of age as well as a brief description of Babies Can't Wait including information about eligibility and how to access services.

This brochure explains why early identification and early intervention are critical during the first three years of life. Information is also provided about Babies Can't Wait, when to make a referral, and what supports Babies Can't Wait can provide to families.

This document provides signs to look for at each stage of a baby’s early growth and development to 36 months of age.

This document describes the responsibilities that Babies Can't Wait and the Department of Education Division for Exceptional Students have related to locating, identifying, and evaluating all children age 0-21 with disabilities in Georgia. The document provides information about established processes for sharing information from Babies Can't Wait to local school systems to assist in meeting these federal “child find” obligations.

This document explains how Babies Can't Wait collects information about progress toward and attainment of child and family outcomes within early intervention in Georgia. The document provides information about how the data will be used and reported to the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

This document explains new federal requirements that all infants affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure must be referred to early intervention (Babies Can't Wait). The document includes information about prevalence and prognosis for infants affected by various substances as well as information about how to make a referral.

This document defines the primary service provider model of early intervention service delivery. It also explains how the model will be implemented in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of services and supports that are provided to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families in Georgia.

This document explains federal requirements related to the provision of early intervention services in home and community settings and provides answers to questions that families and providers may ask about compliance with this federal requirement in Georgia.

This document explains federal requirements related to the provision of early intervention services in home and community settings in which children without disabilities participate. The document explains what we know about service delivery in natural environments and what providing services in natural environments means for families and providers.

This list contains the names, addresses and phone numbers of the District Coordinators for the Babies Can't Wait and Children's Medical Services programs.

This document includes all diagnoses that result in automatic eligibility for Babies Can't Wait in Georgia. Diagnoses must be confirmed by a qualified health care professional and documented in writing.

This document describes each child’s and family’s rights as defined by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

This publication is a resource guide for families with infants or children affected by hearing loss. The guide – developed with input from parents, professionals and the State Advisory Committee for Newborn Hearing Screening – provides families with basic and unbiased information regarding hearing loss, its effects and implications, as well as linkages to professionals, programs, and services.

This handbook, created by the Georgia Folic Acid Task Force, has useful information for parents and professionals. It includes a brief description of neural tube defects and the role of folic acid in prevention; instructions for obtaining a Deeming Waiver, which may assist parents with the financial aspect of obtaining medical care for a child with special needs; and a list of agencies that assist care givers find a wide variety of resources for children with special needs.

The guide provides accurate information, guiding principles, recommended practices, and tools to clarify and support the transition process for toddlers moving from Babies Can't Wait at age 3 to preschool special education services and/or other community programs and services.