Early Intervention Services
We provide two services: Family Training and Service Coordination.
Family training involves the training of parents and caregivers in the use of developmentally appropriate activities that are designed to enhance the development of the child and provide information about how these activities can be carried out in the child's everyday routines.
Service Coordination includes arranging, linking, coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services, including assessments, medical and health services and serving as a liaison between parents and other service professionals (therapies, public and private schools, Head Start or child care).
Some children may also receive respite and/or family support funds, depending on their eligibility for these services.
Scheduling of Services
Services are provided at times convenient for the family and child. We are accustomed to working around nap times, therapy schedules, and other activities where the child and their family participate. We usually visit once a week for about an hour per visit.
Location of Services
We go where the child is! Our visits are usually in the child's home or childcare setting. We can also play at parks, libraries, the community pool or playground, and other places where children are typically found.
How to know if Early Intervention is right for you
If you have any concerns about your child's development, it is always appropriate to make a referral. Research shows that children with developmental delays benefit from early intervention. Families also report positive benefits as a result of early intervention services.
Eligibility for Services
To be eligible for services, an individual must live in South Carolina and have a referral to determine if they meet the criteria set forth by the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. Children aged 0-6 can be served.
For children under the age of three, contact the local office of the South Carolina BabyNet program at 843-782-3405 or visit the website https://www.scdhhs.gov/resources/programs-and-initiatives/babynet/families
For children over the age of three, contact the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs at 1-800-289-7012 or visit the website https://ddsn.sc.gov/services/applying-services.
If your child is determined eligible for BabyNet or SCDDSN services, you will be offered a choice of Early Intervention providers. Beaufort County Bright Beginnings is one of those providers. We would love to work with you, your child, and your family.
Apply for Services:
Individuals interested in more information on applying for BCDSN services, please contact 843-255-6291.
Cost of Services
There is no cost to the family for our services. If private insurance or Medicaid is available, these resources will be used if the parent consents. No co-pays or deductibles are paid by families using private insurance.