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Family Early Intervention Program (FEIP)

REACH's Family Early Intervention Program supports children with special needs who are attending a licensed child care centre and their families through early identification and intervention.

REACH Resource Consultants can:

  • arrange informal and formal assessments through a variety of screening assessment tools.
  • help you understand your child's growth and development
  • provide support through home and/or community visits
  • provide support for you in your role as a parent of a child with special needs
  • help you to identify your child's strengths and goals
  • connect you with community resources
  • assist parents and caregivers to teach children new skills
  • promote and support your child's participation in a community early learning and care program
  • consult with and support early learning and care providers
  • offer workshops and support groups for parents and caregivers of children with special needs
  • educate the community about inclusion and the importance of early intervention
  • work closely with school board staff to facilitate a smooth transition to elementary school
What if my child needs extra support to attend a community early learning and care program?
The Family Early Intervention Program also supports early learning and care providers to include children with exceptional and significant special needs. Licensed centres can apply for a Classroom Facilitator who will work as a member of the early learning and care team, supporting the inclusion of all children. Your Resource Consultant can help you with this process.



Am I eligible?
FEIP is available to families and to children who:
  • are birth to 12 years
  • attend a licensed early learning and care program in Haldimand or Norfolk Counties
  • are at risk of delayed development due to prematurity/low-birth weight
  • have delayed development
  • have a disability such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism or Down Syndrome
Is there a cost for this program?
No, the program is free.

How can I access or find out more about this program?
To make a referral to this program, please call REACH and ask for CONTACT.

In House Links

Contact- H&N
Developmental Services (Infant & Child Development Program, Early Autism, Behaviour Management, Family Support, Family Respite, Special Services At Home, Bramble Kids Retreat)
Early Years (Ontario Early Years Centre, Early Literacy Program)
Child Care (McKinnon Park Child Care Program, Ready Set School, Licensed Home Child Care)
Community Action Program for Children (School's Cool, The Toddler Years, COPE)
Child Clinical Services (Child Counselling, Outreach 0-6 years, In Home Intervention)

Outside Agencies

Haldimand & Norfolk Ontario Early Years Centre - online directory featuring community services to support early years
Norfolk County- Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Subsidized Child Care Program, Preschool Speech and Language Program
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Lansdowne Centre-  Outpatient Services for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
(0-6 years)

You may also wish to read the following document:
Your Guide Haldimand and Norfolk