Health-related activities are one of the services provided under the Smart Start program, which serves children from birth to age 5. This service is for children with special needs or at risk of developmental delay. It is provided in addition to services supported by mental health or early intervention or special education funds. It includes:
-Neonatal intensive care unit support
-Speech, physical or other therapists
-Behavior intervention specialists
-Parent-to-parent activities
-Coordination of services
Services are provided statewide through 75 local Smart Start partnership organizations.