The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program gives early help to children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities, as well as their families.
The goal is to help children stay active in daily family life and grow so they can thrive in their early years and in the future.
Children and their families can receive services in:
- their homes,
- childcare centers,
- preschools or school programs, or
- their communities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C
The federal program that funds and guides ESIT’s statewide system of services and supports.
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ESIT Guiding Concepts
- Read Guiding Concepts for a summary of the foundational principals of early intervention.
I am concerned about my child's development. Who do I contact for help?
- Read Please Ask, Babies Can’t Wait, which shows the importance of referring infants and toddlers to early intervention.
- To learn about typical development, read the birth-to-6 pre-screening chart.
- Call the Help Me Grow Washington Hotline at 1-800-322-2588. This statewide, toll-free number offers help in English, Spanish and other languages.
