At Save Ukraine, we are implementing an early intervention program that supports the youngest children (ages 0–4) in overcoming developmental challenges and equips parents with tools to help their child thrive in everyday life. 

One of the program’s key elements is the Family Early Intervention Plan (FEIP) — an individual document co-created with the child’s family. Its main goal is to support the child’s development in their natural environment while strengthening the family’s own resources. 

How FEIP works: 

• First meeting. We listen to the family’s story, get to know the child, and identify strengths. 

• Needs assessment. Together, we set priorities and explore opportunities to support the child’s development within the family context. 

• Creating the plan. We define realistic goals, outline practical actions, involve parents and specialists, and set clear progress markers. 

• Implementation. Support is integrated into daily life — play, walks, meals, and routines. Specialists do not take the child “to sessions” but empower parents in their everyday interactions. 

• Evaluation. Families and specialists track progress, celebrate achievements, and close the program when the family feels ready to continue independently. 

The central principle of FEIP is that parents are the main experts on their child. Specialists don’t impose solutions — they act as partners, helping families unlock their own strengths and resources. 

This approach integrates development into everyday life. Because it’s in those ordinary moments — playing, communicating, sharing family routines — that the most important steps in a child’s growth and healing take place. 

Save Ukraine is building a scalable early intervention service model for communities across Ukraine. It proves one thing: systemic family support can transform children’s futures. 

We thank the Dutch government (represented by the Ambassador of the Netherlands) and the cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands for their support in creating a space where children develop and parents receive the necessary support.