Research shows that the first three years of life are the most important for development and learning. The Early Intervention program provides service coordination and additional supports for families who have a child up to age 3 with a delay in his/her development and/or qualifying diagnosis. Our program provides you with tools to best support your child’s development, allowing them to reach their full potential.
The following areas of development are considered when determining eligibility:
If your child is determined eligible for Early Intervention, your family will receive a Service Coordinator to organize in-home or community based services. Your concerns and the needs of your child will determine which services are offered, and lead to an Individualized Family Service Plan to address routine based goals. Our primary services include: Developmental Intervention, Social/Emotional Intervention, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Sign Language and Audiology Services.
Referral Forms and Welcome Folder
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, we are still accepting and processing referrals to the Early Intervention Program. An Intake Coordinator will contact families within 48 hours of receiving the referral to gather more information and discuss next steps.
Contact Information
Rachel Walker: 720-705-6479
Program Manager | Aurora Public Schools
VERONICA ADAMES: 720-705-6491
Program Manager | Aurora Public Schools
NIKKI FITCH: 720-705-6531
Program Manager | Cherry Creek School District
LAURA MILLER: 720-705-6473
Program Manager | Cherry Creek and Douglas County School Districts
Kim Bills: 720-705-6539
Program Manager | Douglas County School District
LESLIE HENDRICKSON: 720-705-6538
Program Manager | Douglas County School District
BETH LITTLE: 720-705-6546
Program Manager | BOCES, Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan Public Schools
LouAnne Chamberlain: 720-717-5295
Spanish Interpreter – para las familias que hablan español contactar a LouAnne Chamberlain – l.chamberlain@dpcolo.org
Key Leadership
Cindy Lichti
Vice President of Programs and Services
Cindy joined the DP team in August 1979 and has responsibility for leading the programmatic services and supports offered through Community Outreach and Early Intervention. Having devoted her career to working in behalf of people with developmental disabilities and delays she has experience in running or overseeing every service/program within the agency. She is skilled and highly trained in management and supervision, developmental disabilities and early childhood rules and regulations, complex Medicaid Waiver implementation and oversight, budget management and non-profit leadership. Cindy proudly holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Social Work from Colorado State University and a Masters of Public Administration for the University of Colorado at Denver.
Michele Coates, MA
Director of Early Intervention
Michele has been a leader in the field of early intervention and early childhood education for more than 25 years as an educator, trainer, and program administrator in child and family systems. She received her BA in English/Communication and her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Denver. She was the founding Director for the Fisher Early Learning Center, which is a model for inclusive practice and has worked in the Early Intervention Department for Developmental Pathways for more than 9 years. Michele has served as an educational consultant and trainer (Colorado Shines PDIS, Early Intervention, Environmental Planning and Inclusive Practice: Denver Public Schools, Sewall Child Development Center, Fisher Early Learning Center, University of Denver Summer Institute, and the Goals 2000 Project). She developed curriculum and served as an administrator for birth to eight programming in special education, early intervention, and early childhood systems. Michele is passionate about supporting each family’s expertise and capacity for enhancing their child’s learning, development, and potential.