First Steps South East

20/08/2025

First Steps South East will also be at this event! Come say hello!

On Tuesday, August 26th, from 1-3 pm, at the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library. Stop into your local WorkOne beforehand with questions or to update your resume!

29/01/2025

Mark your calendars!

Indiana Early Intervention Conference

The 2025 Indiana Early Intervention Conference will take place in Bloomington, IN, on June 12-13. First Steps has partnered with the Early Childhood Center at Indiana University to bring together experts to share research and best practices in early intervention. Enjoy two days of learning, networking, and fun, with local shops and restaurants just a short walk away. There will be a live stream of the main conference room on both Thursday and Friday available (called the virtual mini conference).

Learn more by going to https://go.iu.edu/8sbz

28/08/2024

Links to register for support meetings for families of deafblind individuals. Meetings held via Zoom or phone. Register by September 1.

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28/08/2024

There are groups for families supporting deafblind individuals. Meetings are held via Zoom or phone. Register by Sept 1.

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17/07/2024

First Steps will be at this event to share information. Lots of fun for kids of all ages!

Here is a map of where everything will be located. We will have QR codes posted around the area in case you need to see it on your phone. Otherwise ask a Community Night Volunteer for help and we'll get you where you want to be!

20/05/2024

Great opportunity in Indianapolis.

Are you looking for a play-based, fun-filled, outdoor parent and child playgroup this summer?!

Look no further!!!

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Join .the.dots.indy and this summer for a fun and collaborative speech, sensory, and movement based parent and child play group!

Play groups will be taking place outside at Holliday Park in Indianapolis, with an indoor backup plan nearby for severe weather.

👉🏼Groups will involve: circle time, music, story time, sensory activities, movement activities, self-care skill focus, plenty of opportunities for social interaction, and of course play!

✨Added Bonus: connect with other parents with children around the same age as your own!

To register, click the following link: https://forms.gle/akGvGM6LmCHx5a8u8

Feel free to email us or call/text with any additional questions or comments:

[email protected], 317-747-1694
[email protected], 616-481-3207

We are so excited to get started with all of you babbling babes and talky toddlers out there!!
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15/05/2024

Family Town Hall Meeting in July
The Bureau of Child Development Services invites families of children receiving First Steps services to their Family Town Hall Meeting.
Thursday July 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
and/or
Thursday July 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

During this time, you can share your experiences, ask questions, and voice your suggestions to improve early intervention in the state of Indiana. Christina Commons (Director of the Bureau of Child Development Services), David Brandon-Friedman (Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives) and Barbara Sanders (Family Engagement Manager) will personally answer questions and respond to comments. These meetings will be held online and ASL interpreter services will be provided.
To register to attend, please click here. You can also scan the QR code below or visit the URL at the bottom of this message. A link to join the meeting will be sent out to all those registered.


https://forms.office.com/g/nD5whqNXwZ

01/05/2024

Great opportunity for families to have their voices heard and make a difference in the future of The Early CHildhood Center.

10/04/2024

Our First Steps region is hiring Service Coordinators

The regional First Steps office that manages hiring and training Service Coordinators has posted three positions. The job descriptions and application links are below. Service Coordinator in Anderson, IN Service Coordinator in Greenfield, IN Service Coordinator in Muncie, IN Hiring Service Coordinat...

15/03/2024

Fun for Fayette County

15/03/2024

What better time than to share this opportunity from GoBabyGo of South Central Indiana? Check it out below! ⤵️

GoBabyGo of South Central Indiana is ready to begin taking applications from families of young children. More information and the online application is now available at: https://www.assistedindependence.care/go-baby-go/

The program hopes to identify around five children to receive modified ride-on cars. Children should live in any of the following counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, and Johnson