ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Foundations to Grow (FTG) offers Early Intervention and developmental support services for children from birth through age five, supporting infants, toddlers, and young children during their most critical years of growth and learning.
Services for children from birth to age three are provided through Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention (EI) system via contracted EI agencies and are aligned with IFSP-authorized outcomes. Services for children ages three to five support continued developmental growth, school readiness, and successful transitions into preschool and kindergarten settings.
Families are active partners in the Foundations to Grow process. We focus on coaching caregivers to support learning and development during everyday routines such as play, meals, transitions, and classroom activities, ensuring progress continues beyond service time.
PROGRAM GOALS
Build trust, self-regulation, positive peer interactions, and problem-solving skills.
Encourage expressive/receptive language, early conversation skills, and functional communication.
Reduce challenging behaviors and replace them with developmentally appropriate alternatives.
Support attention, routines, transitions, early academics, and self-help skills.
Provide coaching, resources, and home strategies to ensure consistency and progress across environments.
Early Intervention & Special Instruction Services
FTG provides Special Instruction (SI) and developmental support using play-based, relationship-centered approaches that are individualized to each child and family.
Our services are:
- Delivered in natural and inclusive environments (home, childcare, preschool, or community settings)
- Individualized and goal-driven
- Family-centered and strengths-based
- Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate
Cognitive development and early learning
Communication and early language skills
Social-emotional development and self-regulation
Play skills and peer interaction
Adaptive, self-help, and daily living skills
School readiness and transition support
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Individualized Developmental Plans (IDPs)
A structured model that may include Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS), Visual supports & social stories, Co-regulation strategies, and Sensory-friendly tools and environments.
Individualized Developmental Plans (IDPs)
Each child receives a customized plan based on observations, screenings, and assessments (ASQ, ASQ:SE, behavioral checklists).
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Individualized Developmental Plans (IDPs)
A structured model that may include Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS), Visual supports & social stories, Co-regulation strategies, and Sensory-friendly tools and environments.
Integrated Behavioral Supports
A structured model that may include Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS), Visual supports & social stories, Co-regulation strategies, and Sensory-friendly tools and environments.
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Early Intervention Coaching & Therapy Alignment
Monthly components include progress updates, family coaching sessions, workshops (sleep, toileting, routines, positive discipline, etc.), and take-home resources & activities.
Early Intervention Coaching & Therapy Alignment
The program collaborates with already assigned EI Therapists (Speech, OT, PT), Behavioral health providers, Parents/guardians, Case managers, and EI service coordinators.
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Early Intervention Coaching & Therapy Alignment
Monthly components include progress updates, family coaching sessions, workshops (sleep, toileting, routines, positive discipline, etc.), and take-home resources & activities.
Family Partnership & Support
Monthly components include progress updates, family coaching sessions, workshops (sleep, toileting, routines, positive discipline, etc.), and take-home resources & activities.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Families can expect improvements in:
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- Readiness for preschool & kindergarten -
WHO THE PROGRAM SERVES
Children ages birth – 5 years who may:
Families participating in Early Intervention and early childhood programs.
Children receiving services in homes, childcare centers, preschools, and community settings.
Supporting Transitions (Ages 3–5)
For children ages three to five, Foundations to Grow emphasizes:
- Continued developmental support
- Collaboration with early childhood programs and educators
- Smooth transitions into preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten
- Building confidence, independence, and readiness for group learning environments
FAMILY EXPERIENCE
Families receive:
Welcome Orientation
Monthly Coaching Calls
Quarterly Progress Reports
Resource Library Access
Family Forum Workshops
Transition-to-Kindergarten Planning
Where Thoughtful Environmental Design Meets Nurturing Care
At Foundations to Grow, our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to feel calm, supportive, and engaging for every child. Each space includes cozy calm-down zones and quiet areas where children can regulate their emotions and feel safe. Visual schedules and emotion charts help guide daily routines and support social-emotional development, while sensory materials and guided learning centers encourage exploration, focus, and hands-on learning. With low teacher-child ratios, our educators are able to provide individualized attention, nurturing strong relationships and creating an environment where children feel seen, supported, and confident as they grow.