Missouri First Steps

First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. First Steps works with families by ensuring that coordinated services are provided as conveniently as possible.

Therapy Services: The SLC is contracted to provide therapy services through the Missouri First Steps program.  This program offers coordinated services and assistance to young children with special needs and their families.  First Steps is designed for children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.  To determine if your child might be eligible for these services, please call Missouri First Steps at 1-866-583-2392 or go to https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/first-steps.

 First Steps Classrooms: The SLC is contracted to provide early intervention classroom services for children who are 2 years old and enrolled in Missouri First Steps. The classroom services are taught by certified early childhood special education teachers. To determine if your child might be eligible for these services, please call Missouri First Steps at 1-866-583-2392 or go to https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/first-steps.