A Speech Therapy Play Group lesson at Salt & Light

Family Development is a comprehensive community-based program that offers assistance to families of infants, toddlers, and young children who are experiencing or are at risk for delays in development or those who have special needs. Family Development offers the following services:

  • Developmental Screenings
  • Evaluations through the state's Early Intervention program
  • Referral and Coordination
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Developmental Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • PLAY Project (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters)
  • Developmental Playgroups
  • Home visiting support through our Parent Wonders program

We also offer diapers & wipes to caregivers through United Way grant donations and other support groups!

For more information about Family Development, please contact the Director of Family Development, Nicole Smith at (217) 356-9176 or nsmith@dsc-illinois.org.


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