Follow Along Program

Early Childhood Intervention System

 

Let the Follow Along Program help you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving and acting like other children the same age.

 

Babies and young children grow and learn at their own rate.  Some children, though, need special help to grow up healthy and learn skills such as sitting, walking or talking.  The Follow Along Program can help you know if this is true for your child.

 

What is the Follow Along Program?

• A good way to learn about your child’s health and development.
• A fun way to get ideas about “what to teach” and “at what age” to teach it.
• A simple way to ask questions about how your child is hearing, moving, seeing, playing, talking, learning, growing and acting.
• An easy way to find out about other services you may want for your child.

 

How does the Follow Along Program work?

• A professional, most often a nurse, may visit with you to tell you more about the program and find out more about your child.  You will be asked to sign a permission form.
• Questionnaires are sent to you when your child reaches different ages such as 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30 and 36 months old.  Each questionnaire asks how your child is growing, playing, talking, moving and acting.
• Sheets with fun activities for you to do with your child or other age appropriate items are also sent to you.
• The results of the questionnaires will be shared with you.  If there are any concerns, a nurse or other professional from the program will get in touch with you.  Together, you can talk about choices for further evaluation or early help services.
• After your child is 36 months old, you will get information about the next step, Early Childhood Screening.

 

Is there a cost?

No.  There is no cost to you.

 

How do I sign up?

For the referral of a child or for more information about the Follow Along Program, contact Natalie Loock, RN at Freeborn County Public Health (507-377-5100).

 

 

The Follow Along Program may make the difference for your child.

 

For more information about the Follow Along Program, click here.