• Age-appropriate developmental screenings are administered to identify areas in need of further evaluation and referral. Parents are partners in this process.
• Age-appropriate developmental assessments are administered at the beginning and end of the year to measure developmental progress
• Parent involvement activities and informational reports.
• Referrals to health and educational specialists (if needed)
• Inclusion services for children with disabilities or developmental delays
• Ensuring developmentally appropriate curricula and practices are used
• Providing early childhood training and technical assistance to child care providers and their families

Assistance in Paying for Child Care

• A provider must be chosen prior to coming to your School Readiness eligibility appointment. Please call for Resource and Referral assistance at 877 220-1223 x260, if you need help selecting a provider.
• Meet income guidelines. Working families whose income does not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (200% in Martin County) may be eligible for financial assistance. (See income guidelines listed below)                                                       

• Birth Certificates for ALL CHILDREN IN THE HOME (State issued)
• Photo ID or Passport – Driver's license or other government issued photo ID
• Proof of Residency within Indian River, Martin or Okeechobee Counties – Must show your current address (Utility bill, rental/lease agreement, Government issued document with current address such as driver's license, photo ID card or property tax showing homestead exemption.) The address on the document cannot be a Post Office box.
•  6 consecutive current weeks of income (pay stubs, printout from current employer of gross wages on company letterhead, printout from DCF showing TANF/Relative caregiver payments, proof of child support income or if child support hasn't been paid then a printout from the Clerk of Courts stating child support hasn't been paid must be provided, unemployment, Social Security and/or veteran's benefits, or other current documentation proving income).
• Other documentation that may be required for services, if applicable:
  • Proof of Divorce/Separation (Notarized letter stating your partner is no longer residing in your home and any other requested documentation. Letter must have name, address and phone number of the person making the statement).
  • Proof of Guardianship/Custody (Letter from DCF showing custody of child)
  • Full time student documentation with a paid receipt
  • Maternity leave documentation
  • Disability documentation
• Depending on your circumstances, additional documentation may be required.