developmental delays

Young children with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention. Stagnant pay and a steep cost of living mean many providers can no longer afford to participate in the program.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay offers free screenings that detect possible developmental delays in children.

Led by Senate President Andy Gardiner, the 2016 Legislature will consider another increase in funding for Early Steps, which serves infants and toddlers…

Blaming a budget shortfall, the Florida Department of Health has laid off most of the administrators at the Early Steps program, which serves babies and…