Once we have received a referral, an Intake Coordinator will connect with you to gather information about your concerns and priorities, some information about your child’s health history, discuss our services, answer your questions, and schedule an initial orientation and evaluation.

Orientations and evaluations take place wherever your child spends their days and with the important people in their lives. This is typically at home with the child and his or her parent(s) or caregiver. If your child qualifies for services our providers will help you enroll in the program. If your child does not qualify for the ESIT program, our Family Resources Coordinators can provide additional community resources you may wish to pursue. If there are still concerns, children can be reevaluated in 3 to 6 months.

For more information about the eligibility criteria for Early Supports, visit the WA Department of Children, Youth and Families site here. 

After a qualifying evaluation, families will work directly with ChildStrive staff to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). This plan identifies the family’s desired outcomes, the initial services, and other details. The IFSP is an ongoing process that is designed to meet the individual and changing needs of the child and family.

Therapies begin once the IFSP has been completed. All services are provided in the child’s natural learning environment – where the child lives and plays.

Families will receive services regardless of ability to pay. There are several funding sources for our Early Support program, including public and private insurance, grants and fundraising.