Early Intervention

Helping children and families wherever they choose to live, play, and spend their day.

Wyandot Early Intervention helps families connect to services to help eligible children under age three with developmental delays or disabilities. Young children learn best from familiar people, in familiar settings. We work with families in their home, or other places where they spend time.

All children are unique and develop at their own pace, but there are general milestones that are helpful to understand in a child’s development. No one knows a child better than their caregivers. Early Intervention exists to help families meet the needs of their children.

If a child has a developmental delay or diagnosis, they may be eligible for Early Intervention services. Children under age three may be referred to the program by a healthcare professional or by their caregivers. After referral, the Wyandot County EI team will contact the family to see if EI services are right for the child.

Families in the Early Intervention program work with a service coordinator to create a plan called an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). With the service coordinator’s help, families will work with EI providers to build on their child’s learning and development.

Wyandot County Early Intervention is under the umbrella of programs provided by Wyandot County Public Health. Healthcare professionals who would like to refer Wyandot County families to EI services may contact Wyandot County Early Intervention Service Coordinator April Gottfried by emailing agottfried@co.wyandot.oh.us or by calling 419-294-3852 ext. 231.