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Newborn Condition, for a child referred prior to 12 months of age with a birth weight less than 1,500 grams with one or more of the following conditions diagnosed at birth or within 30 days post birth: APGAR of 6 or less at 5 minutes. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) (Grade II, III, or IV)

First Steps is Missouri's Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. The federal law governing First Steps is Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

To determine if your child might be eligible for these services, please call Missouri First Steps at 1-866-583-2392 or go to https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/first-steps.

Missouri First Steps Program is an early intervention system created for families with children from birth through 3 years of age. It is designed for children with disabilities or developmental delays while also assisting families to enhance their child's life by increasing their development and learning.

Missouri First Steps Program is an early intervention system created for families with children from birth through 3 years of age. It is designed for children with disabilities or developmental delays while also assisting families to enhance their child's life by increasing their development and learning.

First Steps is supported through federal and state dollars, public and private insurance reimbursement, and family cost participation.

First Steps is Missouri's Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.

Enter a referral online. Call 866-583-2392 to be connected to the SPOE in your area, or visit the SPOE Regions Map to find the contact information for the SPOE in your area. Complete a General Referral Form and send it to the SPOE office where the child lives.