Empowering Families Enhancing Opportunities

Pregnancy with my son was as normal as possible, born at 39 weeks and we had no issues. Walker was originally hitting all of his milestones until about 9 months things started to back track, and things he had started to do were suddenly not being seen anymore. My husband and I had voiced our concerns to our pediatrician and our pediatrician immediately sent a referral for First Steps. First Steps has been such an amazing thing for our family. They have helped me find resources, helped guide me in the right direction, given comfort and advice when needed, and provided us with the most amazing service. Walker is turning 3 in January and we are going to miss our ladies, Lacretta, Robin, Shelly and our awesome coordinator Janette so much. Our family is so thankful for everything they have not only done for Walker but for supporting us as well. Walker has started behavioral therapy and will be starting therapy at school in January and he is showing so much progress since he first started in October of 2022. One of the big challenges with Walker is when we try to leave the house and go to appointments or run errands, Walker elopes and takes off running as soon as he sees open space in front of him. Our coordinator got in touch with the most amazing blessing and was able to get us funding for a wagon to help transport Walker from the car to the building and we are just so thankful for everything First Steps has done for us.

Our journey with First Steps was Fantastic! At first, Brooklyn wasn’t walking, talking, or doing things she was supposed to be doing at her age. Without First Steps, Brooklyn would not be where she is today. I am so thankful for First Steps and the things they did for her and us as a family. Brooklyn today, now walks, she talks more, and everything else that a 3-year-old can do! It’s amazing.​