If you are concerned about your child's development, or your child has been diagnosed with a disability, there are many resources and services available.

Maryland State Infant and Toddler Program
Infants and Toddlers is a system of early intervention and supports, offered by public and private agencies through out the state to young children with developmental delays and their families.

Local Infant and Toddler Programs : Contact information for each single point of entry.

Parents' Rights and Responsibilities in the Early Intervention System : A brochure published by Maryland State Department of Education Divsion of Special Education/Early Intervention Services and Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program.

Maryland Family Support Network
The state of Maryland also has a support network designed to provide support to families with young children in the Infant and Toddler program. The Family Support Network provides information about local services, family linkage programs, workshops and seminars.

Wrightslaw - Early Intervention (Part C of IDEA)
If you are a parent, you need to educate yourself about your child's disability or delay, effective educational methods, different types of therapies and medical treatments, and how to present your child's problems and needs to school staff so they want to help. On this page, you will find many resources to help you along the way. Your path to learning starts here.

Early Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded, comprehensive child development programs for low-income
families with children from birth to age five, pregnant women, and children with disabilities.

Directory of Head Start Programs in Maryland


National Resources

Early Head Start National Resource Center
EHSNRC provides Early Head Start programs with information and training as well resources for parents.
arding local providers, legislation issues, head start policies and statistical information

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports the national implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our mission is to strengthen systems at all levels to ensure that children (birth through five) with disabilities and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family centered supports and services.

Zero to Three
Zero to three is a national organization whose goal is to provide families, providers and communities with support and to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers. They provide information, resources, and publications for both parents and providers.