You are your child's best teacher
The foundation of a child's brain is developed 85% in the first five years! Everything a child experiences matters. Starting at birth, a child's brain develops in response to what happens around him or her. What a child experiences today will impact his or her level of success in the future. It's up to all of us to show every child that we care. But we don't have to do it alone.
First Steps Washtenaw supports parents and families in the preparation of their children for school by coordinating and delivering early childhood development and community services.First Steps Washtenaw is open to all families (with children ages 0-5) who live in Washtenaw County.
First Steps Washtenaw services include:
- Home visits and individual family support
- Parent/child playgroups
- Parent support and information groups
- Periodic screening to assess overall development
- Connections to quality preschool services
- Connections to community resources
- Integration with Early On and Good Start support family services