Even though children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be reliably identified by autism experts at 18 months, and the majority of parents report symptoms before age 2, the average age of diagnosis for children with autism in the United States is 3 to 4 years of age. Early identification is especially vital given the growing amount of research documenting the significant positive effects of early intervention. In particular, research suggests the likelihood of a more positive developmental trajectory the earlier intervention begins. The Autism Research and Training Center (ARTC) has developed a model, Project First S.T.E.P. (First Screening, Training, Education, Project), which is funded by First 5 of Santa Barbara County and is designed to address the apparent delays in identification of children at risk for ASD. The project is part of a larger initiative to increase services (e.g., early mental health, dental, school readiness) for families of young children. Their goal is to increase the early identification of children with ASD by raising awareness and providing access to services, in addition to assuring that identified children and their families receive early intervention and support services. First S.T.E.P. has developed a three-part package to accomplish these goals. This article discusses these three components: (1) Outreach; (2) Screening; and (3) Family support. (Contains 2 figures.)