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Infant Toddler Program (Part C - birth to age 3) The Infant-Toddler Program is a variety of agencies working together
to provide early intervention services for children ages birth to three
who have special needs and their families. Early intervention services
help young children grow and develop and support their families in caring
for them. Principles of the Infant-Toddler Program  To
promote the importance of families in guiding the services of children
with special needs, the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program believes
that:
- A child develops best if viewed first as a child, rather than as
a child with special needs.
- Children and families grow and develop, so services should change
to meet their needs and choices.
- As children are best supported within the family, the family is best
supported within the community.
- Children with special needs are best served in settings that are
used by all children.
- Family beliefs and values are important, as is the cultural (religious,
ethnic, and racial) background of the family.
- Teamwork among families and service providers guides services.
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