Milwaukee County Department of Human Services

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Milwaukee County Department of Human Services

• DSD Birth to Three Program

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A childs optimal development depends on their
being viewed first as children and second as a
children with a problem or disability.
Professionals are most effective when they can
work as a team member with parents and others.
Collaboration is the best way to provide
comprehensive services.
A childs greatest resource is their family.
Parents are partners in any activity that serves
their children.
Early Intervention enhances the development of
children.
Children are best supported within the context of
the family and the family is best supported
within the context of the community.
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Birth to Three Referrals

• Disabilities Services Division is the central
  point of referral for birth to 3 in Milwaukee
  County.
• Referrals are assigned to service providers for
  screening, evaluation and /or follow up.

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Why make a referral to Birth to Three?

• The earlier a childs developmental delays are
  discovered, the more opportunities for the child
  to increase their skills and abilities.

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Why make a referral to Birth to Three?

• The earlier a childs developmental delays are
  discovered, the more opportunities for the child
  to increase their skills and abilities.
• Birth to Three programs are committed to
  providing services in a way that recognizes the
  importance of parents, family and friends in a
  young childs life.

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Why make a referral to Birth to Three?

• The earlier a childs developmental delays are
  discovered, the more opportunities for the child
  to increase their skills and abilities.
• Birth to Three programs are committed to
  providing services in a way that recognizes the
  importance of parents, family and friends in a
  young childs life.
• The goal is to help children participate in their
  communities and give families techniques to help
  enhance their childs development and learning
  potential.

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How are Families Rights protected?

• Parent/guardians must give written consent.
• Participation is voluntary.
• Records are confidential.
• Parents may review / request corrections to
  childs file.
• Parents may disagree with decisions regarding
• Childs eligibility
• Childs services

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Who is eligible for evaluation?

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Who is eligible for services?

• Children age birth to 3 years of age, who
• Have a 25 delay in 1 or more areas of
  development behavioral, social, cognitive,
  speech/language and motor
• Have a diagnosed condition with a high
  probability of resulting in a developmental delay
• Have a diagnosed hearing impairment or vision
  impairment

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How is eligibility determined?
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How is eligibility determined?
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How is eligibility determined?
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How is eligibility determined?
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What happens after the evaluation?

• If the child is eligible for services an
  Individual family Service Plan (IFSP) is
  developed with the family.
• This plan outlines the familys concerns
  regarding the childs development and what
  strategies and early intervention services will
  be provided to address these concerns.
• The service coordinator assists the family in
  locating the recommended services.

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• Services are based on each childs Individual
  Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• The services are designed to help the family
  with their childs developmental needs and to
  provide learning opportunities for the child as
  part of their daily routine.

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What services are offered?

• Staff have specialties in education, psychology,
  occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech
  therapy, social work and parent education.
• Parent support groups and parent education
  groups are also available.

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Where are services provided?

• The familys home
• Relatives home
• Childcare Center
• Playgroup
• Library group
• The Birth to 3 objective is to provide service
  in a natural environment for the child and family.

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Who can make a referral?

• Parents
• Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Public Health Nurses
• Childcare Centers
• Hospitals
• Other community agencies
• If a person other that the parent/guardian makes
  a referral discus with parent prior to making the
  referral.

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How do I make a referral?
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The Milwaukee County Department of Human
ServicesBirth to Three Program

• Via Phone - [phone]
• Via Fax - [phone]
• English and Spanish
• Please call for Hmong assistance.

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