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First Steps South East First Steps South East serves eligible children in 25 counties, from birth to age three, who have a developmental delay or disability.

First Steps South East serves eligible children from birth to age three who are experiencing a developmental delay or disability. First Steps South East is the System Point of Entry (SPOE) for families in 25 counties (listed below). Services are provided in the home or in other places where a child may spends his or her day, such as a child care center or day care home. Parents or others who have concerns about whether their infant or toddler is meeting their developmental milestones can make a referral for an evaluation by calling 866-644-2454 to make a referral. Counties served by First Steps South East include:

Bartholomew
Blackford
Brown
Dearborn
Decatur
Delaware
Fayette
Franklin
Hancock
Henry
Jackson
Jay
Jefferson
Jennings
Lawrence
Madison
Monroe
Ohio
Randolph
Ripley
Rush
Shelby
Switzerland
Union
Wayne

08/18/2026

The First Steps South East office regional office in Columbus is currently hiring for a Referral Specialist position. See link for job description and application info.

First Steps will have an info table at this event next week.
07/15/2026

First Steps will have an info table at this event next week.

Can you believe that Hancock County Community Night is now less than 2 weeks away?!

ALL children in attendance will receive a free backpack full of school supplies! There will be free food, prize raffles, a Touch-A-Truck area full of cool trucks, bounce houses and more!

Please like and share this post so more people in our community will see it! This event is open to EVERYONE! You don't have to live in Greenfield!

First Steps South East will also be at this event! Come say hello!
08/20/2025

First Steps South East will also be at this event! Come say hello!

On Tuesday, August 26th, from 1-3 pm, at the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library. Stop into your local WorkOne beforehand with questions or to update your resume!

Mark your calendars!
01/29/2025

Mark your calendars!

Indiana Early Intervention Conference

The 2025 Indiana Early Intervention Conference will take place in Bloomington, IN, on June 12-13. First Steps has partnered with the Early Childhood Center at Indiana University to bring together experts to share research and best practices in early intervention. Enjoy two days of learning, networking, and fun, with local shops and restaurants just a short walk away. There will be a live stream of the main conference room on both Thursday and Friday available (called the virtual mini conference).

Learn more by going to https://go.iu.edu/8sbz

08/28/2024

Links to register for support meetings for families of deafblind individuals. Meetings held via Zoom or phone. Register by September 1.

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08/28/2024

There are groups for families supporting deafblind individuals. Meetings are held via Zoom or phone. Register by Sept 1.

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First Steps will be at this event to share information. Lots of fun for kids of all ages!
07/17/2024

First Steps will be at this event to share information. Lots of fun for kids of all ages!

Here is a map of where everything will be located. We will have QR codes posted around the area in case you need to see it on your phone. Otherwise ask a Community Night Volunteer for help and we'll get you where you want to be!

Great opportunity in Indianapolis.
05/20/2024

Great opportunity in Indianapolis.

Are you looking for a play-based, fun-filled, outdoor parent and child playgroup this summer?!

Look no further!!!

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Join .the.dots.indy and this summer for a fun and collaborative speech, sensory, and movement based parent and child play group!

Play groups will be taking place outside at Holliday Park in Indianapolis, with an indoor backup plan nearby for severe weather.

👉🏼Groups will involve: circle time, music, story time, sensory activities, movement activities, self-care skill focus, plenty of opportunities for social interaction, and of course play!

✨Added Bonus: connect with other parents with children around the same age as your own!

To register, click the following link: https://forms.gle/akGvGM6LmCHx5a8u8

Feel free to email us or call/text with any additional questions or comments:

[email protected], 317-747-1694
[email protected], 616-481-3207

We are so excited to get started with all of you babbling babes and talky toddlers out there!!
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Family Town Hall Meeting in JulyThe Bureau of Child Development Services invites families of children receiving First St...
05/15/2024

Family Town Hall Meeting in July
The Bureau of Child Development Services invites families of children receiving First Steps services to their Family Town Hall Meeting.
Thursday July 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
and/or
Thursday July 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

During this time, you can share your experiences, ask questions, and voice your suggestions to improve early intervention in the state of Indiana. Christina Commons (Director of the Bureau of Child Development Services), David Brandon-Friedman (Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives) and Barbara Sanders (Family Engagement Manager) will personally answer questions and respond to comments. These meetings will be held online and ASL interpreter services will be provided.
To register to attend, please click here. You can also scan the QR code below or visit the URL at the bottom of this message. A link to join the meeting will be sent out to all those registered.


https://forms.office.com/g/nD5whqNXwZ

Address

1531 13th Street, Ste G900
Columbus, IN
47201

Telephone

+18123142982

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