FAMILY RESOURCES

Florida Early Steps is Florida’s early-intervention system for eligible infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months. Its official site explains eligibility, referrals, local offices, and family resources. Families can contact the program directly; EBC is not responsible for eligibility decisions or services provided by Early Steps.

The Florida Department of Health autism page gathers links to statewide information, family support, evaluation and intervention resources, and other organizations. Review each organization’s current services and eligibility information directly.

The Florida Department of Education provides parent information and a BEESS Resource & Information Center for families navigating exceptional student education. These resources include parent rights, procedural safeguards, district contacts, and educational materials.

Pinellas County Schools ESE Parent Services offers district-specific process guidance and parent resources. Questions about a student’s school plan, records, meetings, or district procedures should be directed to the school or district.

• For concerns about a child under age three, begin with Florida Early Steps.
• For public-school ESE questions, begin with the child’s school and the district’s ESE Parent Services.
• For statewide education rules and parent information, use the Florida Department of Education resources.
• For questions about EBC services, contact EBC directly.

Programs, contacts, and eligibility rules can change. Confirm current details with the organization before relying on them.

If you are exploring EBC services, visit Contact EBC or call 727.742.7872. EBC can explain its own intake process but cannot determine eligibility for outside programs.