Facts About the Birth-to-Three Program
- It is a government mandated program.
- Every county in Wisconsin must provide the service to eligible children.
- Families may voluntarily choose whether or not their child participates.
- Services are offered at little cost to the family.
- Anyone may refer a child to the program.
- Evaluations are completed in areas of need by qualified professionals.
- Evaluations results are shared with the family and an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is written with goals addressing child/family needs and concerns.
- Goals are reviewed at least every 6 months.
- Services are offered by speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and early childhood teachers.
- Services are offered in natural environments including home, day care centers, preschools, and babysitters’ houses.
- Once the child turns 3 he/she is no longer eligible for Birth-to-Three services however the family is assisted in transitioning the child into the school system if appropriate.
Counties Offering
Birth-to-Three Early Intervention & Pediatric Outpatient Service:
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ASPIRO - Brown County
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Green Lake County
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GVE - Dodge County
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Other Pediatric & Intervention Therapies:
