From prenatal development until they turn three, ZERO TO THREE has you covered with resources you need to feel supported. Make the most of parenthood and find relevant and useful tools for every step of the exciting journey.
What should a family look for when choosing a child care provider/center?
Our partners at Grow NJ Kids have some great resources for this question! Grow NJ Kids gives child care and early learning programs resources to assess and improve their programs, while providing parents with information that allows them to evaluate the quality of...
What is the process that a family will experience when referring to a Child Study Team?
A written request should be submitted to your local school district’s CST requesting an evaluation. This can be done as early as 120 days prior to a child’s third birthday (and any time thereafter). The letter should state the child’s age, program placement and...
What will happen when a family calls Early Intervention for services?
Early intervention services are designed to address a problem or delay in development as early as possible. The services are available for children up to age three. Contracted agencies serve as the Early Intervention Program providers (EIPs) and arrange for early...
A family I work with has concerns about their child’s behaviors, where should I refer them for help?
If the child is under age 3, please share the NJ Early Intervention System (NJEIS) information, which can be found here:If the child is over the age of 3 and the family is hoping to receive services at the school, please share the NJ Child Find information found here:...
Care Management Organizations (CMOs)
The CMO coordinates the organization and delivery of services through the Child/Family Team process and the wraparound approach to planning. They provide assessment and comprehensive planning for each youth and their family, and develop strategies and supports that...
HealthySteps
ZERO TO THREE’s HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families where they are most likely to access it – the pediatric primary care office. HealthySteps Specialists identify whether children are reaching developmental milestones, help...
Family Health Services (FHS)
Family Health Services is a Division within the New Jersey Department of Health that administers programs that enhance the health, safety and well-being of families and communities in New Jersey.The division is divided into five program areas:

