What We Do
Since 1985, ITC Heartland has worked with families and community providers to support the development of young children with developmental delays, disabilities or atypical development.
Longwood University serves as the Local Lead Agency for Virginia’s Part C Early Intervention program in the Heartland region.
ITC Heartland helps children learn, grow and participate in the everyday activities that matter most to them.
Early Intervention
Early Intervention is a statewide system designed to provide supports and services for eligible children, from birth through age 2, with developmental delays or disabilities by partnering with the people who know them best: their parents, caregivers and family.
Young children learn throughout the day, not only during a therapy or Early Intervention visit. ITC Heartland helps families support their child’s development during everyday activities such as playing, eating meals, getting dressed, spending time outside and participating in the community.
How We Support Families
ITC Heartland works with families to:
- Determine whether a child is eligible for Early Intervention services
- Identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
- Develop meaningful outcomes based on family priorities
- Coordinate services and community resources
- Provide evidence-based support through family coaching
- Monitor progress and adjust services as needs change
- Help families prepare for the transition to preschool or other community programs
Early Intervention Services
Services are individualized for each child and family and may include:
- Service coordination
- Developmental services
- Speech-language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Audiology
- Vision services
- Family training and counseling
- Nursing services
- Nutrition services
- Psychological services
- Social work services
- Other Early Intervention services identified through the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Where Services Take Place
Children learn best in the places where they live, play and spend time with the people who know them best.
Most Early Intervention services take place in a child’s natural environment, the familiar places and activities that are part of everyday family life. These may include:
- The family home
- Child care programs
- Parks and playgrounds
- Community settings
- Other places where the child and family regularly spend time
Intake visits, developmental screenings, assessments and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings may also take place at the ITC Heartland office.
A Family-Centered Approach
Families are a child’s first and most important teachers. Our team works alongside parents and caregivers, offering coaching, encouragement and practical strategies that can become part of everyday routines.
This approach gives families opportunities to support their child’s learning throughout the day, not just during an Early Intervention visit.
Each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed in partnership with the family and reflects their priorities, concerns, strengths and everyday life.
Contact ITC Heartland
Have questions about early intervention or want to learn more about services? Contact the ITC Heartland team.
Infant & Toddler Connection of the Heartland
158 South Street
Farmville, VA 23901
Our office is located in Midtown Farmville, next to Chick-fil-A.
Phone: (434) 395-2967
Fax: (434) 395-2969
Email: leekl@longwood.edu