Families that are eligible for services
- must reside in Hampshire county
- have at least one child, age birth to five (or before kindergarten)
- the eligible child must not be in an early education and care program/childcare
- the eligible child must have challenging behaviors, delayed social emotional skills or other high needs.
Priority will go to families that are not yet connected to community services and have a child with high needs. The program duration is typically 3-6 months (or less, depending on the needs of the family).
What is the cost?
There are no costs to the family and no insurance requirements.
What is included?
The type and quantity of services are tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. We will typically visit the family at home and provide help with setting goals, coaching and modeling strategies for parents or caregivers, and connecting families with needed resources in the community. The family and clinician will work together to determine appropriate goals for the family to support the social emotional development of the child, reducing challenging behaviors.
