Community Playgroups
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Early Steps offers playgroups regularly throughout the community. Free to all children 0-5 years of age. Click here for more information.
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Make a referral to Early Steps
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Anyone can make a referral
Make a referral
AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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The HPC Early Steps Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program is dedicated to providing comprehensive AAC services for young children who are receiving Early Intervention services through the Gulf Central and Southwest Florida Early Steps programs.
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Health Planning Council offers early steps services in 10 counties.
The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida proudly manages the Early Steps (Early Intervention) Program in Collier, Lee, Glades and Hendry Counties (SWFL) as well as the Gulf Central Area including: Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, Highlands, Hardee and Sarasota Counties.
For Families
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We recognize that the family is the foundation from which all individuals grow and all definitions of “family” are to be recognized and respected.
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For Providers
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We recognize that our exceptional providers are the key to delivering high quality services to children and families in the natural environment.
Early Steps information for providers