How are early childhood intervention services delivered?
Early childhood intervention workers recognise that the family is the most important influence in a child’s life. Any services provided to children can only be delivered in the context of the family and respond to the concerns and priorities established by the family. This is called family-centred practice. Early childhood intervention teams collaborate with families to establish an Individualised Family Service Plan (IFSP) as the planning document for the delivery of services. These plans may involve a number of agencies, depending on the wishes of the family.
