Easter Seals Florida
10570 S US Highway 1 Ste 200 Ste. 200
Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952

Phone: 772-380-9972
Extension: 19430
Toll Free Phone: 866-986-9486
Fax: 772-380-9976
TDD Phone:

Website: fl.easterseals.com

Program Description

☐ Early Steps is Florida's early intervention system that offers services to eligible children, birth to thirty-six months, with significant developmental delays or a condition likely to result in a developmental delay. Early intervention is provided to support families and caregivers in developing the competence and confidence to help their child learn and develop. ☐ TCES services are based on Early Steps evaluations and your family's concerns, resources, and goals. TCES uses a Team Based Primary Service Provider approach to empower each eligible family by providing a comprehensive Team of professionals from the beginning of services through transition.

Services Available Through This Program

Development- Character , Human Services- Case Management

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

☐ Eligibility is based on the child's development or medical diagnosis as stated above. There are no income guidelines for eligibility. Must show SS card, physical/immunization record, birth certificate, Medicaid card or insurance card. * We are required to access all available third party payers for early intervention services authorized on the child's Individual Family Support Plan. If there are no third party payers, then Early Steps program funding may be utilized. Appointment made by phone.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	YES
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	YES
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Other Useful Information

☐ Areas served: Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie, Palm Beach and Okeechobee Counties ☐ Website: www.cms-kids.com/earlystepshome.htm ☐ Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Creole