Leaders Discuss Milwaukee County's Birth to 3
“Bright Start, Early Future: Connect, Play, Learn, Grow” Event Highlights
Referrals Are Easy!
Referrals can be made from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (414) 289-6799 (English and Spanish). Once referred, your child will be assigned a service coordinator and expert evaluation team. The screening can take place anywhere you and your child feel comfortable.
Birth to 3 Referral Form
Online Developmental Screening
Birth to 3 offers a free, comprehensive and confidential online screening tool to help you see if your child's developmental progress is on time and alert you to any potential concerns. After you complete the questionnaire, a Birth to 3 representative will share the results to you.
What is a developmental screening? Developmental screening is a questionnaire that takes a closer look at how your child is developing, including language, movement, thinking, behavior and emotions. By completing the screening, you are making sure your child is off to the best possible start!
Child Development Questionnaire (English) Child Development Questionnaire (Spanish)
What is the Birth to 3 Program?
What is Social Emotional Development in Children?
Participant Testimonials
Meet the Birth to 3 Team
Samantha Cortez - Children's Disability Supervisor
As Birth to 3 Program Coordinator, Samantha oversees incoming referrals and makes sure families are receiving quality service. She interacts with families if they want to share about their experiences in the Birth to 3 program. Her curiosity about how early life experiences and early intervention impact child development led her to the Birth to 3 program. Samantha holds a bachelor's degree of psychology from Alverno College, and is a graduate of the UW Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Capstone Certificate Program through the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and decorating cakes.
Roshay Edwards - Quality Assurance Coordinator
As Quality Assurance Specialist, Roshay makes sure that all policies, procedures and practices are in alignment with Disability Services Division objectives. She interacts with families if they have concerns about the services they are receiving. The Birth to 3 program helped Roshay’s Godchild, who was a preemie, learn, grow and thrive, and because of the impact provided by the program, Roshay wanted to be a part of it. Roshay holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Service Management from Cardinal Stritch University, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work from Aurora University and an MBA from UW-Parkside. Roshay has volunteered with children and families for over 15 years in various capacities within the city of Milwaukee. In her free time, Roshay enjoys spending time with family and close friends, working out, attending church, and reading.
Crystal Vang - Human Services Worker & Birth to 3 Liaison
Crystal bridges communications with agency staff, other community partners and Milwaukee County programs. She reviews documentation, informs families of their rights and program options, and speaks with families as they are entering the program. She is passionate about how children learn, and enjoys observing how families introduce their children to the complex world. Crystal is a graduate of Butte College in Chico CA where she studied Early Child Development and Social Behavioral Science. She holds a bachelor's from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, CA in Human Development. In her free time, Crystal enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, working out, attending church, and reading.
Emely Ontiveros - Human Services Worker & Birth to 3 Liaison
As a Human Services Worker – Birth to 3 Liaison, Emely bridges communications with agency staff, other community partners and Milwaukee County programs. She reviews documentation, informs families of their rights and program options, and speaks with families as they are entering the program. Seeing the need for advocacy, support of families and a positive portrayal of programs and services led Emely to the Birth to 3 program. Emely holds a bachelor’s degree in interpretation and translation of Spanish from Andrews University. She worked as a Parent Educator at the Early Head Start Program, which opened her eyes to the needs of Milwaukee families and the role that early intervention plays in helping children and families thrive. In her free time, Emely enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, photography, and spending time with her family.
Breonna Williams - Birth to 3 Liaison
Breonna bridges communications with agency staff, other community partners and Milwaukee County programs. She reviews documentation, informs families of their rights and program options, and speaks with families as they are entering the program. Breonna is passionate about helping families achieve their goals and being a helping hand for those who are in need of resources. Breonna is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh where she received her Bachelors of Science in Sociology. In her free time Breonna enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, traveling to new places, spending time outdoors, and reading.