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Home Building brighter futures . Early help for Kansas kids. All Kansas infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) are entitled to a free developmental evaluation to determine if they are eligible for early intervention services. Children who qualify can receive no-cost, in-home, early intervention services for developmental delays or disabilities. Find a program near you. Program Finder Let's find your local program . The state of Kansas has numerous providers ready to help your child . Enter your county name or zip code to find the Infant Toddler Services of Kansas program that serves your area: Find my program on a map . *Click here to view a printable list of the programs + contacts. Ver programa Who We Who we are . Our mission is to support Kansas families with infants or toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities so every child can learn, grow, and achieve their fullest potential. Identify early indicators. ​We operate under the national Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA – Part C) to provide screening, evaluation, and early intervention services at no cost to Kansas children (birth to age 3) who experience developmental delays or disabilities. Early Identifiers Early intervention makes a life-changing difference. During the first three years of life, children’s brains undergo remarkable development, setting the stage for their future growth and potential. A child with a delay is not developing like other children of a similar age. You may notice delays in : ​ The impact we create. The impact . programs across Kansas . licensed early intervention professionals, specialized in early childhood development . Kansas counties served . of children evaluated are eligible for services . Kansas children (ages 0-3) receiving early intervention services each year . Caregiver testimonials. Testimonials Take a look at the results. Testimonials . Making a difference . “ Our therapist gave us confidence and equipped our family with the tools to help our son’s speech delay and give us the patience and space to help him improve. ” ​ – Bettie Z. Outcomes + Key Results Outcomes & key results . Early intervention for young children with developmental delays produces positive results : 36.5% of Kansas children receiving early intervention services reach developmental milestones and do not require additional IDEA services after age 3. (Source: KDHE Study, 2019) _______________________________ ​ ​​Reduces the need for special education services as children grow and advance. ​_________________________________ ​​ Investment in our youngest residents creates the greatest return for all Kansans. Resources to help you. Downloadable Resources Downloadable resources . Referral partner brochure download . English Spanish Welcome packet download . English Spanish Programs List + Contacts Download . English