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Support
You can and should talk about developmental milestones with your child’s health care provider, teachers, child care providers, and other people you trust who spend time with your child.
Explore these resources to find reliable support in your community.
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Early Intervention Program
Therapeutic and support services for infants and toddlers, birth to 3.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and milestone checklists by age.
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Children with Special Health Care Needs
For children that have an illness or condition who need extra support, birth to 21.
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System of Care
Road Map
A step-by-step guide to find resources and build your support network.
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Healthy Steps
Specialists who work with health care providers to support healthy families.
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Office of New Americans
Explore Voyage, a multi-lingual resource to learn about milestones.
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Help Me Grow
NYS communities who provide supports and referrals for new families.
Talking is Teaching
Check out tips for talking, reading, and singing with your children during everyday moments!

Special Education
Broad overview of the special education process in NYS and some of the rights and protections provided by law.
Positive Solutions for Families
Learn about training and resources for families about social and emotional development.
Coming Soon!
Online tool for parents and caregivers to easily assess development.
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Parent Portal
To find more statewide and national resources for parents explore the Council on Children and Families' Parent Portal.
Go Back
www.milestonesmatter.ny.gov