Developmental Disabilities

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (also known or called Early Intervention) are designed to build upon family strengths by providing case management and services to support children with developmental delays and disabilities through everyday learning opportunities. Services are individualized, and may include, but not limited to: 

• Specialized Instruction, 
• Speech Therapy, 
• Occupational Therapy, 
• Physical Therapy, 
• Infant Mental Health, 
• Vision Services,
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services.

For Referrals:        
Online Referral Form
Phone: 253-798-3790
Fax: 253-798-2818
[email protected]

Contact person:
Brayde Willson, ESIT Program Specialist
253-306-2068   
[email protected]

Community Inclusion

Community Inclusion or "Cl": means individualized services provided in integrated community settings with other individuals without disabilities. The activities are based on Client interests and provide opportunities typically experienced by the general public of similar age in their local community, accessible by public transit or a reasonable commute from their home. The goal of the service is to support clients to participate, contribute, and develop relationships with community members who are not paid staff. These services may be authorized for individuals age 62 and older. These services may be authorized in addition to or instead of employment support (Individual Employment or Group Supported Employment) for working age individuals who have received nine months of employment support.

Contact person:
Tara Zink, Employment and Community Inclusion Program Specialist
253-208-0620  
[email protected]

School to Work

Pierce County’s School to Work Program is designed to assist eligible transition students in obtaining paid employment prior to exiting school. Click here to apply.

• Services are provided over a two-year period, beginning at the age of 19, and include the following supports:
• Assessment of student’s interests, strengths, skills, and needs
• Job development and placement 
• Intensive training and job coaching 
• Connection to long term supports from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

Contact person:
Sundus Ali, School to Work Program Specialist
253-719-3110    
[email protected]

Supported Employment

Supported Employment services are a part of a Client's pathway to employment and are tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities, and promote career development. These are individualized services necessary to help persons with developmental disabilities obtain and continue integrated employment at or above the state's minimum wage in the general workforce. 

These services may include intake, discovery, assessment, job preparation, job marketing, job supports, record keeping and support to maintain a job.

Contact person:
Tara Zink, Employment and Community Inclusion Program Specialist
253-208-0620  
[email protected]