There are 3 primary ways of finding information in the Early Start Neighborhood.

Use the Search Bar

Find: Locate the search bar at the top-right corner of the homepage.
How to Use: Type in key terms or phrases related to what you’re looking for (e.g., “early intervention” or “parent resources”). Press Enter or click the magnifying glass icon to view results.
Focus: Use precise terms (e.g., “developmental milestones” rather than “child development”) to yield more accurate results.
Use Quotation Marks for Exact Phrases: When searching for an exact phrase (e.g., “family support services”), place it in quotation marks to return exact matches.
Remember you are visiting the Early Start Neighborhood: Using “Early Start” or “IFSP” as search terms will produce an overload of content. Refine your search by using specific terms like “transitioning from Early Start,” “Early Start eligibility,” or “IFSP development”.
Keep It Simple: Stick to 2-4 keywords. Avoid long phrases or sentences.

Explore the Early Start Library

Find: Click on Early Start Library at the top of the home page.
Select: Click on the selection boxes to choose your area of interest:
- Family Support
- Service Coordination
- Service Provision
Refine: Once the page opens you will see a topic menu on the left-hand side of the page. By clicking on one of the topics you will open a page with information directly related to that topic area.
Browse: Navigate through categories like child development, health and safety, family, evaluation and assessment, and transition to explore topics.

Select: Click on the selection boxes to choose your area of interest:
- Resources for Outreach, Child Find, and Education
- Resources for Early Start Personnel
- Videos
Refine: Once the page opens you will see a topic menu on the left-hand side of the page. By clicking on one of the topics you will open a page with links to publications in that topic area.