Early Steps

10/26/2026

Here's how our program uses the coaching model to build skills in your daily routines

10/25/2026

We have partnered for over 30 years with Music with Mar.'s music therapy classes. While your child is enrolled in West Central Early Steps (covering Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties) our Family Involvement Funds cover the cost. Please connect with Paula Burns your Family Resource Specialist if you are interested in participating!

10/24/2026

If you are concerned about your child not reaching these typical developmental milestones you don't have to wait for someone to make a referral to Early Steps. Families can refer themselves to our program at any time 24/7 using our secure online system.

Here's the link: https://floridaearlysteps.com/

10/23/2026

It's that time of the year again where we share this fun handout from our Family Resource Specialist with some craft ideas for your infants and toddlers. Parents should supervise children while doing these activities.

10/22/2026

Would you like to connect with other Early Steps families like your own? Our Family Resource Specialist hosts a meeting called "Thankful Thursday" where you can do just that!

Our next one is scheduled for Thursday, November 5th. at 12:00pm so even our working families can have an opportunity to plan ahead and jump on Zoom during their lunch break.

Register or view upcoming dates here:
https://jh.zoom.us/meeting/99475351682?occurrence=4930462972000

10/21/2026

Check out this great resource that you can print out when you take your child out to trick or treat.

10/20/2026

Our Early Steps Program serves children Birth to Three. If there is a need for continued services beyond age 3, your Service Coordinator will help you plan the Transition. Our Family Resource Specialist has also put together this Electronic Resource File Cabinet to assist families.

https://padlet.com/EarlySteps/transition-from-west-central-early-steps-x4p65gtecs9itpx

Covering Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties. West Central Early Steps is sponsored by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and The State of Florida, Department of Health Children’s Medical Services. The information shared by our Family Resource Specialist is for informational purpose...

10/19/2026

Our wonderful staff Speech Therapist, Maria, shares these great tips for your toddler if they are not yet pointing...check them out!

10/18/2026

Be Nice.
Be Patient.
Remember, It's Everyone's Halloween.

Share if you agree!

10/17/2026

Have you checked out our Electronic Resource Cabinet yet?

Our Family Resource Specialist, Paula Burns has put together this tool to help families find and navigate community resources. If you need any help, please reach out. Pro tip: there is a SEARCH function to help you find exactly what you are looking for!

https://padlet.com/EarlySteps/Resources