Family Infant Toddler (FIT)
Mission
To provide families of infants and toddlers with or at-risk of developmental delays with high-quality early intervention supports and services that are:
Accessible
to all groups and communities in New Mexico
Respectful
of individual and family choices, priorities, and cultural diversity
Family-Centered
by working in partnership with families within their everyday routines, activities, and locations
Why it’s important
All children grow and develop at their own pace. However, sometimes children have special developmental needs or health concerns that may put them at risk for or cause a developmental delay. Early Intervention promotes child development and supports families whose child has or is at risk for a developmental disability or delay.
Who / what age groups it’s for:
New Mexico’s Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, and their families.
How people can access the service:
If you or your child’s doctor, child care professional, or other provider are concerned about your child’s development, you can make a referral to the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program. Contact the local FIT Provider agency in your county; they will set up a time to meet with you and then complete a developmental evaluation for your child. Please see the FIT Providers list for a current index of provider agencies.
What (if anything) it costs:
No cost