SoonerStart/Early Intervention

Oklahoma's early intervention program is designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.

SoonerStart services may include:

• Diagnostic and evaluation services
• Case management
• Family training, counseling, and home visits
• Certain health services
• Nursing services
• Nutrition services
• Occupational, Physical and speech-language therapy
• Special instruction

Who is eligible?

Infants and toddlers through 36 months of age who have developmental delays or have a physical or mental condition (such as down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.) which will most likely cause a developmental delay.

Is there a cost?

Services are offered at no charge to families.  This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources. 

Natural Environment

SoonerStart services may be provided in the child's home or daycare, and could extend to other settings within the community.

For more information about SoonerStart/Early Intervention call the Joint Oklahoma Information Network at 211 or the following regional offices.

Ardmore
(580) 223-9705 

Oklahoma County
(405) 271-9477

Chickasha
(405) 224-1050

Norman
405/321-4048

Durant
(5800 332-2011

Tulsa
(918) 835-8691

Tahlequah
(918) 458-6577

Muskogee
(918) 683-0321

McAlester
(918) 423-1267

Clinton
(580) 323-2100