What is an IFSP and an IEP?
What is an IFSP?
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a written plan created to meet the individual needs, concerns, and priorities of individual children, from birth to age 3, and their families. The plan states the family's desired outcomes for their child and themselves and lists the early intervention services and supports that will help meet those outcomes. It also describes when, where, and how the services will be delivered.
What is an IEP?
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a legally binding, written document for public school children in the U.S. (ages 3+) with disabilities, ensuring they receive specialized instruction and services at no cost. It is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and outlines customized, measurable goals, and support services (e.g., speech therapy, specialized teaching) to help them succeed in the "least restrictive environment
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Early Steps for Families
Florida’s Early Steps Program provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to 36 months, with developmental delays, disabilities, and at-risk conditions.
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Child Find
The Role of Child Find Helps to promote general public awareness of services available for children and youth who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. Assists in locating, identifying, and obtaining services for children who have or are at risk of developing disabilities Screens children and youth to determine if they need to be formally evaluated. Services preschool children 3-5 years of age (who have not yet entered Kindergarten in the public school setting) and Private school children ages 5-18 years old.
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