Early Steps Southwest Florida

03/30/2026

Milestone Monday

🌟 Is your little one reaching their milestones? 🌟

Parents often wonder what to expect when it comes to their child’s development.

Babies and toddlers grow and develop at their own pace, but there are certain activities – such as smiling for the first time, standing and taking their first steps – that your child should be able to do once they reach specific ages. These skills are called developmental milestones. If you’re worried your child is not developing these skills on time, Early Steps can help.

https://floridaearlysteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ES_MilestoneDevelopmentGuide_English_sm.pdf

Florida’s Early Steps Program provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to 36-months, with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions. Children can be referred to Early Steps in various ways. Referrals can be submitted by anyone involved in the care of the child, including parents/caregivers and physicians. To be enrolled in Early Steps, your child must first be found eligible.

Make a referral today!
You can reach us at our local office by contacting the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida’s Southwest Florida Early Steps at:
📞 Call: 239-433-6700
🔗 Online: https://hpcswf.com/programs/early-steps

Because every milestone matters! 💕

03/02/2026

Milestone Monday

🌟 Is your little one reaching their milestones? 🌟

Parents often wonder what to expect when it comes to their child’s development
Babies and toddlers grow and develop at their own pace, but there are certain activities – such as smiling for the first time, standing and taking their first steps – that your child should be able to do once they reach specific ages. These skills are called developmental milestones. If you’re worried your child is not developing these skills on time, Early Steps can help.

You can find our Developmental Milestone Guide at:https://floridaearlysteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ES_MilestoneDevelopmentGuide_English_sm.pdf

Florida’s Early Steps Program provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to 36-months, with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions. Children can be referred to Early Steps in various ways. Referrals can be submitted by anyone involved in the care of the child, including parents/caregivers and physicians. To be enrolled in Early Steps, your child must first be found eligible.

Make a referral today!
🔗 Online: https://floridaearlysteps.com/make-a-referral/

You can also reach us at our local office by contacting the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida’s Southwest Florida Early Steps at:
📞 Call: 239-433-6700
🔗 Online: https://hpcswf.com/programs/early-steps/early-steps-program

Because every milestone matters! 💕

01/12/2026

11/18/2025

Come join us at our Early Intervention Playgroups for fun activities designed to
Support your child’s growth.

10/23/2025

Attention families! These are the following Thanksgiving meal distribution centers with the dates and times of distribution:

November 20th
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Alva Grace church
14036 Matanzas Drive
Fort Myers

Nov 21st
10:00am to 12:00pm
Florida SW State College
1092 East Cowboy Way
Labelle

Nov 19th
9:00am to 11am
Bethel Assembly of God
West Main Street
Immokalee

Nov 24th
9:30am to 11:30am
North Naples
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
3940 Citygate Blvd North
Naples

Nov 22nd
10:00am to 2:00pm
1st Naples Church
3000 Orange Blosson Drive
Naples

09/22/2025

Milestone Monday
🌟 Is your little one reaching their milestones? 🌟

Parents often wonder what to expect when it comes to their child’s development

Babies and toddlers grow and develop at their own pace, but there are certain activities – such as smiling for the first time, standing and taking their first steps – that your child should be able to do once they reach specific ages. These skills are called developmental milestones. If you’re worried your child is not developing these skills on time, Early Steps can help.
https://floridaearlysteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ES_MilestoneDevelopmentGuide_English_sm.pdf

Florida’s Early Steps Program provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to 36-months, with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions. Children can be referred to Early Steps in various ways. Referrals can be submitted by anyone involved in the care of the child, including parents/caregivers and physicians. To be enrolled in Early Steps, your child must first be found eligible.

Make a referral today!
🔗 Online: https://floridaearlysteps.com/make-a-referral/
📞 Call: 239-433-6700

Because every milestone matters! 💕

09/22/2025

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The HPC Early Steps AAC program is dedicated to comprehensive AAC services for young children who are receiving Early Intervention services.

09/17/2025

08/19/2025

When it comes to your child’s growth and development, you’re not alone
Florida’s Early Steps program is here to help. We work closely with your family to provide early intervention services where your child lives, learns and plays.

Early Steps supports families and gives parents the confidence to advocate for their child. We understand that each child is unique, which is why we build on their individual strengths to form a plan that evolves as your child grows and develops.

Learn about Early Steps and early intervention services for children with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions.

08/05/2025

📢 New Temporary Online Referral Option Available

While we await a resolution with our usual online referral system, the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Central & Southwest Florida Early Steps has created a HIPAA-compliant online referral link to ensure families and community partners can continue making referrals quickly and conveniently.

🌐 To make a referral:
Visit our website ➡️ https://hpcswf.com/programs/early-steps
Click "Referral Form" to submit a referral for a child between birth and their third birthday residing in:
📍 Manatee
📍 Sarasota
📍 Charlotte
📍 Lee
📍 Collier
📍 Highlands
📍 Hardee
📍 DeSoto
📍 Hendry
📍 Glades

Once our usual online referral platform is restored, we will update the link on our website so the process remains seamless for families and community partners.

💙 Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep services accessible for the children and families in our community!

The Florida Early Intervention System, through collaborative community partnerships and investments, ensures that infants and toddlers with special needs and their families achieve their full potential.