Enrollment Procedures for Becoming a First Steps Service Provider

A new provider is defined as:

• An independent provider or entity/agency consisting of one or more providers that does not have a current contract and provider number; or
  The personnel who will be providing services under a new contract/ provider number; or
• A provider who is currently working under another provider entity’s provider number and wants to provide services under his/her own provider number; or
• A former First Steps provider who is not covered under a current contract and does not have a valid CBIS provider number.

Step 1: Review the qualifications for being approved as a Service Provider.  You must meet highest entry level requirements for one of the following professions.  If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications contact Jackie Neal at Jackie.Neal@ky.gov.  Failure to meet qualifications will result in completion of on-line training but failure to qualify for attendance at the face-to-face orientation.  Click here to review minimum qualifications: 911 KAR 2:150

Step 2: Register for online Service Provider Training

Step 3: First Steps Face-to-Face Orientation

Once you have successfully completed the on-line orientation you will be able to register for face-to-face orientation provided by a First Steps Technical Assistance Team in your area.