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 provides commonly asked questions and answers for providers about the BCW program changes that occurred in Spring 2008.

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

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 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 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 to assist care givers in finding 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.