First Steps is committed to providing high quality services to infant, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. As the EarlySteps System Point of Entry (SPOE) for Regions IV and V in southern Louisiana, our focus is on evidence based practices which yield positive outcomes for children and families. Since 2003, First Steps has incorporated its "team first" attitude and created a team of educated and dedicated members. Our First Steps team work together integrating personal care and thoughtfulness to provide quality early intervention services. As the SPOE, we serve as the entry point for children referred to EarlySteps. We are responsible for initial Support Coordination and coordination of the eligibility determination process through the completion of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each eligible child and their family. We are responsible for the maintenance of the electronic record in the Early Intervention Data System (EIDS) and the hard copy file. The following program components are included: · Operate a referral, orientation, and intake process · Conduct the eligibility Determination Process · Assess family concerns, priorities, and resources and develop initial · Provide administrative functions related to issuing service · Establish and maintain a record keeping system according to the First Steps is staffed with Intake Coordinators and an Early Intervention Consultant; these staff members are service providers who specialize in intake, eligibility and initial IFSP procedures.