Taking Steps to Meet Families Where they Are
First Things First is proud to bring Indiana’s first HealthySteps to Associated Pediatricians. A nationally recognized program from ZERO TO THREE, HealthySteps integrates an early childhood specialist into pediatric offices to support families who have questions or concerns about their child’s development.
Early intervention is key to closing developmental gaps, and reaching families can be challenging. Because a child will visit their pediatrician nearly a dozen times before they are three-years-old, HealthySteps is an optimal opportunity for integrated early intervention and support at each of these appointments--meeting families right where they are.
Kelly Gonzalez (most recently a Family Advocate with Geminus) has been appointed our county’s HealthySteps Specialist. In this role, she connects with families to learn their needs, provide support, and refer them to partners like you, aiming to make Porter County the best place to be a baby!
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