First Steps Forward

Benchmark Human Services
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Welcome to First Steps Forward! We're here to help parents and caregivers learn about developmental milestones for children ages birth to three and the resources available to support your child's growth.  First Steps Forward is produced by Benchmark Human Services, a First Steps System Point of Entry (SPOE) provider in Regions 1 and 2 of Missouri. 

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Support for Parents, from Staff Who've Been There

    When you're seeking support for your child, it's nice to work with someone who's been in your shoes.  In this episode, we hear from two parents-turned-providers, Courtney Stites and Juanequa' Hardieway. Courtney and Juanequa' both have children who have been through the First Steps program, and now, they work as First Steps Service Coordinators to help other families through the process.  - - - First Steps Forward is hosted by Benchmark Human Services, a First Steps System Point of Entry (SPOE) provider in Regions 1 and 2 of Missouri.  Interested in submitting a referral? Please call us at (314) 453-9203.  - - -  Learn more about Missouri First Steps: dese.mo.gov/childhood Explore the CDC Milestone Tracker app: cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app Follow us on Facebook: St. Louis Area First Steps

    Support for Parents, from Staff Who've Been There

  2. 4d ago

    Welcome to First Steps Forward!

    If you feel like your baby or toddler is on their own timeline, you're not alone.  First Steps Forward helps parents and caregivers learn about developmental milestones and the resources available to support each child's growth. Our hosts, Howard Smith and Christina Narasimhan, work for a System Point of Entry (SPOE) provider in Missouri.  In this introductory episode, Howard and Christina tell you what you can expect from the First Steps Forward podcast, and they describe their work in the Missouri First Steps program.  View the Missouri First Steps regional map and find your local provider: dese.mo.gov/childhood - - - First Steps Forward is hosted by Benchmark Human Services, a First Steps System Point of Entry (SPOE) provider in Regions 1 and 2 of Missouri.  Interested in submitting a referral? Please call us at (314) 453-9203.  - - -  Learn more about Missouri First Steps: dese.mo.gov/childhood Explore the CDC Milestone Tracker app: cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app Follow us on Facebook: St. Louis Area First Steps

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Welcome to First Steps Forward! We're here to help parents and caregivers learn about developmental milestones for children ages birth to three and the resources available to support your child's growth.  First Steps Forward is produced by Benchmark Human Services, a First Steps System Point of Entry (SPOE) provider in Regions 1 and 2 of Missouri. 

Information

  • Creator
    Benchmark Human Services
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 First Steps Forward
  • Show Website
    First Steps Forward