A voluntary family-directed process in which service coordinators help families identify: Resources, priorities, and concerns related to the developmental needs of their infant or toddler The supports and services that will effectively address these issues.
Assessment of child needs and char-acteristics likely to affect family functioning, parent-child interactions, family needs, critical events, and family strengths.
A process of gathering information to observe a family's strengths and areas of improvements, as well as any concerns they may have in regard to their child's development.