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Infant & Toddler
Connection of Virginia
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SOUTHSIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS THEIR LOCAL ITC
DURING EARLY INTERVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
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Southside Behavioral Health’s website states “Make a Difference- We are working daily to improve the lives of our community members. If you share our passion for giving back and being a positive force within our local communities, apply today”. The staff of ITC of Southside embodies these principles in their day to day work with children and families. The following stories reflect their commitment to make a difference and the impact they have on their community.
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Toccara Robertson, LPN
Former ITC Parent joins the Southside Behavioral Health Team as the
Compliance Trainer Coordinator
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As a former parent of the Early Intervention Program, I would like to say how grateful I was to have this program available to my child. As a mother, you always want what is best for your children and any issues that you notice with their health and wellbeing you want it to be addressed and corrected as soon as possible.
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Rebecca Newton, BA
Former ITC Intern joins the Southside Behavioral Health Team as an
EI Service Coordinator
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Six and a half years ago when I started my internship with the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia I had no idea where it would lead me.
Here's a fun fact about Rebecca and her famous billboard baby.
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Dee Holland-Brock, MA, IMH-E®
Local System Manager
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“It takes a village to raise a child” and in Southside, it is done with the compassion and support of a large number of people for the counties of Brunswick, Mecklenburg, and Halifax. Dee shares ITC of Southside's journey over the last 10 years.
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Tricia Tucker, BS
EI Service Coordinator
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The role of a Service Coordinator is multifaceted as demonstrated by Tricia Tucker, who was recently recognized by Southside Behavioral Health for obtaining successful results advocating for and empowering families while navigating State of Virginia Laws.
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Conducting Successful Feeding Therapy over Tele-Intervention |
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Linda Floyd, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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Linda Floyd is a Speech and Language Pathologist, with Children’s Therapy Concepts, LLC., who has worked at Southside longer than any current Provider. Linda retired 3 years ago; we even gave her a party and thought we had sent Linda into a life of traveling. However, Linda came out of retirement to help a special little girl with severe feeding issues who we have always referred to as “Little Miss H”. Even through Telehealth, Linda and Little Miss H had a special bond with the help of “Marty”, Linda’s baby doll.
During the height of Covid, Linda worked with another kiddo with feeding issues, not knowing the impact it would make for him, his parents and ITC of Southside. As little baby Morgan gained weight, Linda supported his parents through his feeding sessions, Dr. Dessie, Morgan’s Pediatrician, took notice. They opted for feeding services in their home community verses going back and forth to the Feeding Clinic in Richmond. A phone call to me by his nurse led into a 30 minute conversation about early intervention and the other services offered by Southside ITC. It became evident through Linda’s work with Morgan, Dr. Dessie was convinced EI worked. And in just a few days, 5 referrals appeared and then a few more and a few more and a few more throughout the height of Covid!
We are very thankful each day Linda came out of retirement! Dee
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"Little Miss H"
“Our daughter underwent open heart surgery at 4 days old and struggled to feed by mouth after the surgery.
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"Morgan"
"Linda Floyd has given us awesome tips to help with getting Morgan to eat and actually ENJOY eating!"
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KYLA SHARES NEW UPDATES ON THE SSIP |
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
Over the past month, we continued to make progress on our current SSIP and our planning for the new SSIP that’s due to OSEP by February 1, 2022.
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This year, experts and advocates came together to discuss the impacts of economic security, child care, and maternal and child health on the well-being of infants and toddlers. Families from across the nation also shared their experiences raising little ones during the pandemic. Explore the summit and learn more about key findings from the State of Babies Yearbook: 2021.
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Deaf Mentor Pilot Project |
The team has been researching other states' programs and conducting surveys of parents and Deaf adults in Virginia. The ultimate goal is to establish a formal program with long-term funding so parents or guardians may consistently obtain a positive, holistic outlook on the upbringing of their deaf or hard of hearing child.
For more information, please contact Eric Raff, Director
(804) 404-9090
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Question: If a family makes their own referral to the school system, what does the local early intervention system need to do?
Tip Alert
It is a good time to make sure we are on top of transition timelines and requirements. See why!
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Are there questions that come up that you would like the answer to or think others wonder the same? We're here to help! |
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Meet Missy Rose and Her Pack of Survivors |
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Missy has been practicing Pediatric Physical Therapy in the Tidewater area for 31 years. She has been with Select Kids since 2005. Missy will be a panelist for the next Talks on Tuesday where she will join other EI providers in sharing experiences with coaching during tele-intervention.
Missy’s passion is working in the Early Intervention setting with babies from birth to 3 years old.
At home, Missy and her family have 3 dogs: Sampson, a toy rat terrier who is15 years old, Izzy, a 5 year old lab mix they rescued from a kill shelter in Tennessee and their newest family member Vinny. Vinny is a mix of lab, German Shepard and other stuff, lol. Missy and her family rescued him last January after he was found homeless from the big earthquake in Puerto Rico. The family had wanted to get another pup but Izzy was very picky and whenever introduced to another dog she was not having it. They ended up visiting a neighbor's house who was fostering Vinny, just to socialize, and Izzy fell in love with him! Vinny came for a sleep over and never left!
Vinny is now an Emotional Support Animal for Missy’s daughter. He goes off to college but comes home to the family over the summer and whenever her daughter is home from school. Izzy really loves Vinny, Sammy...well not so much but he is an old man and he doesn't really even like people anymore. LOL.
"Thanks for sharing my fur babies! I love them like I love all the babies I work with, they're part of my family!" Missy
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Your home office likely includes a four-legged co-worker.
Let's see them hard at work!
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EARLY INTERVENTION CERTIFICATION |
Have issues with your username or password for Early Intervention Certification?
For questions about certification of practitioners, contact David Mills • 804-786-6593
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Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
1220 Bank Street, 9th Floor, P.O. Box 1797, Richmond, Virginia 23219-1797
Main Office: (804) 786-3710 • Main Fax: (804) 371-7959
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1220 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 664-2462
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