THE PROBLEM
Children are not receiving necessary early intervention services
Estimated that 20% of children ages 3 and under (2.5M children) are eligible for Early Intervention Services
Only 3.7% (97k children) are receiving early intervention services
THE SOLUTION
Comprehensive, holistic care for early childhood delays, developed and tested within Boston Children’s Hospital.
We start with our proprietary, self-administered developmental assessment & a virtual consult with specialists in areas of need. We then connect each child to the services they need, whether that be one specialist or many.
We care for the whole child with an emphasis on parent and caregiver coaching to enhance clinical care and improve outcomes. And we service children ages 0-6 (rather than the typical ages 0-3) to ensure children have ongoing care & a more seamless transition to school systems.
OUR VISION
Empower all parents with the tools and quality support they need to help their child thrive.
Increased Access to Equitable Care
- We place emphasis on collaboration between parents and clinicians to establish shared goals, build trust, and nurture relationships.
- Commitment to a diverse workforce so that all children and families feel at home with their clinicians
- Coverage for at-risk populations
- Plans for expansion to other languages
Improved Clinical Outcomes
- Unparalleled clinical foundation: developed and rigorously tested at Boston Children’s Hospital
- Comprehensive progress monitoring and standards for provider quality
- Consistent care is provided up to age 6, with referral partnerships available when children age out of our services
Better Patient Experience
- Intake evaluations and appointments available within two weeks of assessment
- Virtual first model with flexible scheduling for busy families
- Caregiver content to enable ongoing childhood development at home
- Coordination with multiple caregivers, including childcare centers, schools, and family
