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Smart Start Central Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring all children in Oklahoma County receive the smart start they need and deserve.

12201 N Portland Ave., Suite D107

Oklahoma City OK 73120

Voice: 405-286-2734

Fax: 405-286-2367

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

SoonerStart is for 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.

There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources.

Some 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, and
  • special instruction.

SoonerStart services are provided in the child and family's natural environment. This may include the child's home or daycare, and could extend to a relative's home, the grocery store, park, a restaurant, library, church or synagogue, etc. Direct link to the State Department of Education SoonerStart webpage.

Information for Executive Director of SoonerStart/Early Intervention Mark Sharp:
https://sde.ok.gov/mark-sharp

Oklahoma Department of Education Special Education Services

2500 N. Lincoln Blvd.

Oklahoma City OK 73105

Voice: 405-521-4880

Visit SoonerStart - Bryan County Health Dept. Website

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

The Bryan County SoonerStart team serves Atoka, Bryan, and Marshall Counties.

Bryan County Health Department

1524 W. Chuckwa

Durant OK

Voice: 580-924-6562 , 580-924-4285 (Bryan County Health Department)

Visit SoonerStart - Carter County Health Dept. Website

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

Carter County Health Department

405 S. Washington

Ardmore OK 73401

Voice: 580-223-9705

Fax: 580-223-8736

Visit SoonerStart - Cherokee County Health Dept. Website

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

Cherokee County Health Department

912 S College Ave

Tahlequah OK 74464

Voice: 918-456-8826

Visit SoonerStart - Cleveland County Health Dept. Website

The SoonerStart program, also known as Early Intervention, works with families of children birth-three years who have disabilities and developmental delays. The program is designed to assist parents and caregivers in enhancing children�??s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities. The Cleveland County SoonerStart Program provides services for individuals and families in Cleveland, Garvin, and McClain counties.

Norman Office

250 12th Ave. N.E.

Norman OK 73071

Voice: 405-321-4048

Visit SoonerStart - Comanche County Health Dept. Website

Sooner Start is Oklahoma�??s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

The area office is located at Comanche County Health Department in Lawton. Contact Melody Seigler at Comanche County Health Department (580) 585-6610 or MelodyS@health.ok.gov for more information.

Comanche County Health Department

1010 South Sheridan

Lawton OK 73501

Voice: 580-585-6610

Fax: 580-585-6635

Visit SoonerStart - Creek County Health Department Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

Creek County Health Department

1808 S. Hickory

Sapulpa OK 74066

Voice: 918-224-5531

Fax: 918-224-1739

Visit SoonerStart - Custer County Health Dept. Website

Sooner Start is Oklahoma�??s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

Custer County Health Department

3030 Custer Ave.

Clinton OK 73601

Voice: 580-323-2100

Visit SoonerStart - Garfield County Health Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Garfield County Health Department

2501 Mercer Dr.

Enid OK 73703

Voice: 580-233-0650

Fax: 580-249-5999

Visit SoonerStart - Grady County Health Dept. Website

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

2116 Iowa

Chickasha OK 73018

Voice: 405-224-2022

Visit SoonerStart - Guthrie Satellite Office Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

Logan County Health Department

215 Fairgrounds Rd., Suite A

Guthrie OK 73044

Voice: 405-282-3485

Visit SoonerStart - Jackson County Health Dept. Website

Sooner Start is Oklahoma�??s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

Contact Melody Seigler at Comanche County Health Department at (580) 585-6610 or MelodyS@health.ok.gov for more information.

Jackson County Health Department

401 W. Tamarack Rd.

Altus OK 73521

Voice: 580-482-7308 (Jackson County Health Department Office), 580-585-6610

Fax: 580-585-6635

Visit SoonerStart - Kingfisher County Health Dept. Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

Kingfisher County Health Department

124 E. Sheridan, Rm 101

Kingfisher OK 73750

Voice: 405-375-3008

Visit SoonerStart - LeFlore County Health Dept. Website

Their early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.

LeFlore County Health Department

1204 Dewey Avenue

Poteau OK 74953

Voice: 918-647-8601 (LeFlore County Health Department), 800-426-2747 (OASIS)

Visit SoonerStart - McCurtain County Health Dept. Website

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

McCurtain County Health Department

1400 Lynn Ln.

Idabel OK 74745

Voice: 580-286-6628

Fax: 580-286-2012

Visit SoonerStart - Muskogee County Health Dept. Website

Their early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.

Muskogee County Health Department

530 S. 34th St.

Muskogee OK 74401

Voice: 918-683-0321 (Muskogee County Health Department)

Toll Free: 877-596-1596 (Muskogee County Health Department), 800-426-2747 (OASIS)

Fax: 918-683-8053

Visit SoonerStart - Oklahoma County Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

3017 N Stiles #200

Oklahoma City OK 73105

Voice: 405-271-9477

Visit SoonerStart - Okmulgee County Health Department Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

1304 R.D. Miller Dr.

Okmulgee OK 74447

Voice: 918-756-1883

Visit SoonerStart - Payne County Health Dept. Website

Early Intervention Services are provided at no charge (regardless of income) for eligible children, 0 to 3 years of age, and their families.

SoonerStart is provided in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Education.

1321 W. 7th Ave.

Stillwater OK 74074

Voice: 405-624-0726

Visit SoonerStart - Pittsburg County Health Dept. Website

The SoonerStart program, works with families in Pittsburg County to help them prepare their infants and toddlers for a more successful school experience. This program is designed to help parents and caregivers with infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.

Pittsburg County Health Department

1400 E. College Ave.

McAlester OK 74501

Voice: 918-423-1267

Fax: 918-423-2948

Visit SoonerStart - Pontotoc County Health Dept. Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

2330 Arlington St.

Ada OK 74820

Voice: 580-332-2011

Visit SoonerStart - Pottawatomie County Health Dept. Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) who have developmental delays.

Pottawatomie County Health Department

1904 Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee OK 74801-8698

Voice: 405-273-2157

Fax: 405-275-5167

Visit SoonerStart - Rogers County Health Dept. Website

SoonerStart has home based services for families of eligible children (0 - 36 months of age )with developmental delays.

Rogers County Health Department

2664 N. Highway 88

Claremore OK 74017

Voice: 918-341-3166

Fax: 918-341-3715

Visit SoonerStart - Texas County Health Dept. Website

Texas County Health Department's early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.) or through developmental testing.

For more information or to make a referral call Jessica Eggers (Resource Coordinator ) at (580) 338-8544 , Melissa Green (Regional Coordinator for SoonerStart, Region 1) at (405) 517-3478, or the Texas County Health Department and ask for information regarding SoonerStart.

Texas County Health Department

1410 N. East St.

Guymon OK

Voice: 580-338-8544 (Texas County Health Department), 580-338-8544 (Jessica Eggers), 405-517-3478 (Melissa Green)

Fax: 580-338-0858

Visit SoonerStart - Tulsa County Website

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

For SonnerStart information in Tulsa County contact:
Jennifer Horton
Regional Early Intervention Coordinator Region 6
(918) 835-8691
jennifer.horton@sde.ok.gov

Voice: 918-835-8691

Visit SoonerStart - Washington County Health Dept. Website

SoonerStart at Washington County Health Department has home based services for families of eligible children (0-36 months of age) with developmental delays.

Washington County Health Department

5121 Jacquelyn Lane

Bartlesville OK 74006

Voice: 918-335-3005

Fax: 918-335-3012

Visit SoonerStart - Woodward County Health Dept. Website

Woodward County Health Department's early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.

For more information or to make a referral call Brenda Beck (Resource Coordinator ) at (580) 256-6416, Melissa Green (Regional Coordinator for SoonerStart, Region 1) at (405) 517-3478, or the Woodward County Health Department and ask for information regarding SoonerStart.

Woodward County Health Department

1631 Texas Avenue

Woodward OK 73801

Voice: 580-256-6416 (Woodward County Health Department/Brenda Beck), 405-517-3478 (Melissa Green)

Fax: 580-254-6802

Last Modified on Apr 25, 2025
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