Babies Can't Wait
An Effective Practice
Description
The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, developmental delays or disabilities, ages birth to three, and their families. Babies Can't Wait is administered through 18 District offices throughout the state of Georgia. Through the 18 offices, children and families in every county in Georgia can access early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs. Anyone can refer a child to Babies Can't Wait.
Goal / Mission
The goal of Babies Can't Wait is to guarantee access to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs.
Results / Accomplishments
Through Babies Can't Wait, 98% of eligible children had evaluation, assessment and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) within 45 days. Following assessment, 92% of infants and toddlers received IFSP services within 45 days of parent's consent to IFSP. All IFSP services are provided in natural environments (home, community).
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Georgia Division of Public Health
Primary Contact
Wendy Miller
Babies Can't Wait
2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-203
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
(888) 651-8224
wmiller@dhr.state.ga.us
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/
Babies Can't Wait
2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-203
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
(888) 651-8224
wmiller@dhr.state.ga.us
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/
Topics
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Children's Health
Health / Disabilities
Health / Children's Health
Health / Disabilities
Organization(s)
Georgia Division of Public Health
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
2004
Location
Georgia
Target Audience
Children, Families