Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program
Mission
Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program’s mission is to support families within their communities as they facilitate their children’s learning and development.
Service providers, interagency and
community partners collectively demonstrate their commitment to this mission by
the following actions:
- Developing partnerships with families using flexible and collaborative interventions to facilitate children’s successes in their homes and communities;
- Developing partnerships with community organizations and professionals to provide access to comprehensive community based experiences for families; and
- Actively seeking to learn from families, community organizations, and other resources to enhance program excellence.
Who is eligible for services?
Any infant or toddler, birth to age three, residing in Baltimore County who experiences a developmental delay of 25%; experiences atypical development; or has a diagnosed physical or mental disability that puts the child at risk for developmental delay is eligible for services.
Any infant or toddler, birth to age three, residing in Baltimore County who experiences a developmental delay of 25%; experiences atypical development; or has a diagnosed physical or mental disability that puts the child at risk for developmental delay is eligible for services.
Who may refer a child?
Anyone may refer a child to the Single Point of Entry. Most children are referred by their families, but many referrals are received from pediatricians, child care providers and others. Services are voluntary for families.
Anyone may refer a child to the Single Point of Entry. Most children are referred by their families, but many referrals are received from pediatricians, child care providers and others. Services are voluntary for families.
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What is the cost for services?
There are no costs for families for Baltimore County Infant and Toddlers Program services.
There are no costs for families for Baltimore County Infant and Toddlers Program services.
Head Start of Maryland
Objective
The main objective is to prepare young, economically
disadvantaged children for success in school and life. We provide comprehensive
early intervention to low-income children and their families and help support
parents as the first and primary educator of their children.
Throughout Baltimore County, we
provide a traditional Head Start program for preschool children ages 3 – 5 and
an Early Head Start program for infants and toddlers, age 6 months – 3 years.
Our goal is to ensure that every child is school-ready. In fact, Baltimore
County Head Start children tested 41 – 69% higher in school readiness than
other low income children across the state. We work hand-in-hand with low
income families and local communities to strengthen the family unit through
comprehensive services that include:
- early intervention
- education
- parent involvement & family focus
- community partnerships
- health & nutrition
- disabilities (Ten percent of our funded enrollment includes children with disabilities.)
- transportation
Divison of Early Childhood of Maryland
I chose these 3 agencies because as I transition into the early childhood field there is a possibility that I may try to seem employment with the Head Start program. I see that you have to have an AA degree in order to be a teacher in that program. With my experience as a special educator and having a Masters degree, I think I meet the qualifications for the program. The Infants and Toddlers of Baltimore County is also another program that over the years I have contemplated working for. I have attended meeting as a special educator for youngsters who live in my area and have had to represent my school. The Infants and Toddlers program has assisted families with helping students who may have developmental delays or need assistance with learning in their childcare setting. These early interventions have positively impacted many students before beginning their elementary experience. After picking my niece up from her home daycare setting on Friday, I thought about the idea of opening up an in home child care setting. I looked at the way the home was decorated and thought about some of the things that we have discussed in our coursework. The Division of Early Childhood is a website that I could use to get more information about obtaining a license for an in-home childcare center.
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Hello Thesha,
ReplyDeleteI am challenged by your posting that demonstrates your interests in at-risk children. Early intervention is an aspect of early childhood that I believe can help close achievement gaps in schools and promote equity in children's access to quality early childhood.
Need to learn from you, who gives the verdict of the at- risk rate. Above, you mentioned 25% developmental delay. I will like to include this in my recommendation for quality and qualification of the workforce as my interest and this is an aspect of skilled training that we must attend to if we want the early childhood field to be marked with skilled professionals for the best experience for young children.
Hi Thesha,
ReplyDeleteYou made three great choices to have as resources! I can see your passion for working with children. With your background and commitment, you will have so many opportunities to share your know and help our little ones. Great job! Cindy
Hi Thesha,
ReplyDeleteI love the Maryland and State Department of Education web site. The Division of Early Childhood Development section was interesting and very informative. I think the Collaboration and Program Improvement Branch is a great division for early childhood programs through its efforts in providing grant funds to ensure accessibility and availability for all children. It is unfortunate that any child has to be excluded for no fault of their own. Thanks for sharing!
Thesa, that is excellent. I believe you have chosen to help those who need you and most and I believe you will be an asset to any of these. The Head Start Programs have been around a while and need more teachers with degrees, especially master's degrees. My son was in the Head Start Program in Memphis and his teacher had her master's degree and she did an excellent job. These kids were far ahead of the students in the other classes. You have a heart to teach and this is what we need not just with the special needs children but with all the children.
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