Babies Can't Wait: Georgia's Early Intervention Program
Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's comprehensive Early Intervention Program designed to support children ages 0-3 who are experiencing developmental delays. Atlanta Youth Services is proud to be a Babies Can't Wait provider, connecting families with essential early intervention services.
As your dedicated service coordinator, Jessica Moore, MSW, IMH-E, is here to guide you through every step of the process. She works closely with families to develop personalized intervention plans and connect them with the right therapists. Services available through Babies Can't Wait include:
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Speech Therapy: Helping children develop effective communication skills.
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Occupational Therapy: Assisting with the development of fine motor skills and daily living activities.
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Physical Therapy: Focusing on improving movement, balance, and coordination.
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Special Instruction: Providing individualized educational support to enhance learning.
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ABA Therapy: Applying behavioral principles to improve social, communication, and learning skills.
Jessica and the team at Atlanta Youth Services are committed to ensuring your child receives the highest quality care and support to thrive. Let us help you navigate this journey and nurture your child's growth and development from the very start.
What is Service Coordination?
Service coordination is a supportive role designed to help families like yours navigate and access the various services and resources your child may need. As your service coordinator, Jessica Moore is here to:
Assess Needs: Understand your child's developmental needs and listen to your concerns.
Develop Plans: Create individualized family service plans (IFSP) tailored to your child's specific requirements.
Connect Services: Link you with the right services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special instruction, and ABA therapy.
Coordinate Providers: Act as a liaison between your family and service providers to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care.
Support Families: Offer ongoing support and guidance, helping you understand and advocate for your child's needs.
Monitor Progress: Regularly review and adjust plans based on your child's development and progress.
Regular Meetings: Meet with you every three months or whenever a new service needs to be added to the IFSP to ensure we are meeting your child's needs.
Atlanta Youth Service's goal is to ensure that your child receives the timely and appropriate interventions needed to support your child's development. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Information for Parents
Parent Rights
Understanding your rights ensures you can make informed decisions and advocate for your child’s best interests. Learn about your rights as a parent in the Babies Can't Wait program, including how to participate in decisions and ensure your child's needs are met.
Family Cost Participation
Some families may be required to contribute to the cost of early intervention services based on their income. Learn how Family Cost Participation works and explore options for financial support.
Receiving Therapy
Discover how to start and manage therapy services for your child with Babies Can't Wait. Our parent coaching model ensures you're equipped to support your child’s development every step of the way.
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Discover how to start and manage therapy services for your child with Babies Can't Wait. Our parent coaching model ensures you're equipped to support your child’s development every step of the way.
