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title: 'Download: Anatomy of an IFSP'
description: What's in an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)? See an example IFSP to learn about the different parts of an IFSP.
slug: at-a-glance-anatomy-of-an-ifsp
author: The Understood Team
reviewer: Virginia Gryta, MS
published: '2019-10-16T11:37:39.005Z'
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-anatomy-of-an-ifsp
lang: en
---

# Download: Anatomy of an IFSP

[Anatomy of an IFSP](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/1qtMgh98pAXfbYJbx8gFC1/2bd2a7c95e7dffa8b7e124be6d361bab/Anatomy_of_an_IFSP_Understood.pdf)

When kids qualify for [early intervention](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/early-intervention-what-it-is-and-how-it-works), their services are spelled out in an [Individualized Family Service Plan](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/ifsp-what-it-is-and-how-it-works) (IFSP). An IFSP can be long and confusing. Use this visual aid to find out what’s in it, and what it means.

## Learn more

- Learn about the [benefits of early intervention](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-benefits-of-at-home-early-intervention-services). 
- Get tips on [how to create a strong IFSP](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/6-tips-for-creating-your-childs-ifsp).
- Find out [who works with babies and toddlers](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/specialists-who-work-with-babies-and-toddlers).

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