Family Support
For more information about resources, classes and support available to Early Steps families, read our newsletters:
Western Panhandle Early Steps
Family Resource Specialist
Irma Cofield
As your Family Resource Specialist (FRS), I have served with the Early Steps Program for 30 years. I know and understand the importance of family involvement in the development and care of your child. I have experienced the joys and concerns that go with caring for a child with special needs.
I am here to help you understand and navigate the Early Steps process, as well as provide you with information, opportunities, community resources, support groups, and steps for transition to Pre-K.
Please call or email for assistance.
Phone: 850-377-9991
Spanish
English
Diagnosis Specific Information
Down Syndrome
http://www.about-down-syndrome.com/
http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/downsyn.asp
http://www.medicinenet.com/down_syndrome/article.htm
http://www.trisomy.org/index.php
Autism
http://www.AutismPensacola.org
Cerebral Palsy http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/cerebral_palsy.html
Cleft Lip
www.ccakids.org www.cleft.org www.cleftline.org www.smiletrain.org www.cleftadvocate.org www.widesmiles.org www.marchofdimes.com www.healthline.com/ http://www.cleftbooks.biz/
Hearing Impairment
http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/
Neurological
Pediatric Stroke Warriors of Pensacola
Contact: Rebecca Scherer
Phone: 352-572-9018
Informational Resources
Family Café
Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy
Center for Parent Information and Resources http://www.parentcenterhub.org
Medical Diagnosis Resources
CDC Milestone Tracker
https://agesandstages.com/resource/cdc-milestone-tracker-app
Potty Training
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1442-all-about-learning-to-use-the-toilet
Disaster Planning Information
Family Disaster Guides
http://www.floridadisaster.org/
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/rw_webmaster/prepareenglish042.pdf
Family Disaster Guide (Spanish)
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/rw_webmaster/preparesp04.pdf
Disaster Planning Kit