Family, Infant and Toddler Project of Vermont

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IFSP steps

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Contact information
(802)764-5294 or 1-800-870-6758

The Families' Role Families are the heart of our program

We believe that families:

know their child best
determine outcomes and priorities for their children
are equal partners in team decision-making
are their child's first, best, and life-long teachers
work and play with their children when they are well supported.

You May Wonder:

Why isn't my daughter crawling?
Why can't anyone understand what my son is saying?
Is my child hearing or understanding me?
When should my daughter begin to eat solid food?
Is my son too active?

Family, Infant and Toddler Program:

Resources for Families of Children,
Birth to Three Years, Who have Questions
About Their Child's Development

How to Begin
With the very first phone call parents can begin to get answers to their questions. All families are eligible for information and referral. If a child is eligible for the Family, Infant and Toddler Project, they can receive early intervention services including:

Assistive Technology
Audiology
Community Resources (playgroups, childcare info, access to transportation)
Education and Support

Medical diagnostic
Nursing/Health Services
Nutrition Services
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Psychological Services
Service Coordination
Social Work
Specialized Instruction
Speech-Language Therapy
Vision Services

    Chittenden County Director is Liz Jordan-Shook: Liz Shook
Assistant Director: Rachel Boyers
The Chittenden county Family Resource Coordinators (hosted by Parent to Parent) are: Theresa Soares | Ernestine Abel | Mark Kennedy   |   Tana Randall
Theresa | Ernestine    |       Mark | Tana

(802)764-5294 or 1-800-870-6758

The Chittenden County Developmental Educators are:
Michelle Lewis, Michelle Perry, Kelly Morrison-Arbor, Bonnie Norton, Michael Miller

Developmental Educator Assistants: Victoria Rosen & Tara Iserman

(other FITP contacts are on our Staff page)
Gretchen Platt, Autism and Behavioral Specialist
Debra O'Brien, Speech Language Pathologist

Click for information on other counties | State FITP webpage link