Home Visiting Services

Early On® (Birth to Age 3)

Early On® is a statewide network of services for families of children, birth to age three, who have a developmental delay or are at risk due to an established medical condition or disability.

• Services are free to families with no income eligibility requirements.
• Anyone can make a referral (parent, teacher, physician, childcare provider, or friend).
• A trained staff member will follow up with a developmental screening or evaluation at no cost.

Available Services:

• Developmental assessments
• Occupational, physical, and speech therapy
• Special instruction
• Service coordination & referrals
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition planning after age three

Learn more about Early On here.

Great Parents, Great Start (Birth to Kindergarten Entry)

The Great Parents, Great Start Program provides free, research-based home visiting and learning opportunities for families across Ingham County.

Services include:

• Home visits with Certified Parent Educators using the Parents as Teachers model
• Developmental screenings for all children, birth to kindergarten entry
• Play & Learn groups in the community
• Age-appropriate learning activities and resources
• Guidance for reading 30 minutes a day
• Connections to community programs and services

Expected Outcomes:

• Improved school readiness for all young children
• Increased caregiver involvement in learning
• Stronger family stability and relationships
• Reduced need for special education services
• Higher success rates in grade-level learning

Learn more about Great Parents, Great Start here.

Where Services Happen

Home Visiting Services are flexible and built around your family’s needs. Services can take place:

• In your home
• At childcare centers or in-home childcare
• At community Ingham Play & Learn groups

Why Families Choose Home Visiting

• Personalized, supportive visits from caring educators
• Practical strategies to support child development
• Free access to developmental screenings and referrals
• Early connections to resources that make a lasting impact