For parents of infants and toddlers, encountering developmental delays early on can be both heartbreaking and confusing, especially when challenges seem to come out of nowhere. In these moments, it’s easy to feel hopeless and overwhelmed about what steps to take.

A recent report by New America found that at least half the babies in the NICU who are referred to early intervention services for developmental delays or disabilities never enroll or receive the recommended treatment. This gap highlights a missed opportunity for families to get support during a vulnerable time.

“Even though we know all the good things that can happen when babies and families receive early intervention, we also know that far too few are receiving it,” Carrie Gillispie, project director for Early Development an

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