Community Services Board

Chesterfield Infant Program

Babies begin to learn from the moment they are born.  Every baby is different.  Some babies may need more help to learn than others.  By starting early, babies begin to develop the skills they will need for the rest of their lives.

The Chesterfield Infant Program provides early intervention services for families, infants, and toddlers birth through age two who have diagnosed or suspected delays in development

See the Infant and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield

Family Support Services

Parents are the consistent source of support and care for their child.  Family support opportunities available include:

• Funds to help pay the cost of a sitter while parents take a break
• Parent Support Group
• Toy Lending Library
• Parent Resource Lending Library
• Wheelchair/Specialized Communication Equipment Loan
• Financial Support to Attend Conferences

Evaluation

Each child in early intervention receives an evaluation in 5 areas of development:

• gross motor skills such as head control, sitting, crawling and walking
• speech and language skills such as learning what words mean and how to say words
• cognitive & social skills such as using eyes for visual skills, problem solving, interacting with people and toys
• manipulative and fine motor skills such as using hands during play, picking up and placing objects
• feeding and dressing skills

How Service Coordination Works

All families involved with the Chesterfield Infant Program can receive service coordination, a process that connects families with other community resources, supports, and services including:

• child care
• federal medical and subsidy programs
• knowledge and understanding of medical diagnoses
• advocacy with insurance programs
• communication with medical personnel
• coordination with other service providers
• utilization of appropriate transportation alternatives

Services:  Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Home-Based Services, Center-Based Services, Development of a Service Plan for Each Child/Family, Transition to Other Services

Questions, Comments, or Requests for Further Information

Chesterfield County Community Services Board
P.O. Box 92
6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, Virginia  23832

E-Mail: Community Services
Phone: (804) 748-1227
TDD: (804) 768-7200
FAX: (804) 768-9283

For more information about Chesterfield Infant Program services call (804) 768-7205