The article examines the evolution of midels for providing family-centered servies in neo- natal intensive one settings Child-focused par- ent-infant interactin and ecological models are presented and discussed One specific eco- logical model the family-centered care model is examined in details While most current pro- grams endorsed family-centered care (FCC) as I best practice for develpmental interven- tion with infants few were found that imple mented these prectices Most utilized only lim- ited componets of FCC Instead programs operating in NICU settings had features di- tected toward child care staff training family support an transition to community Either than impacting the philosophy of cart ind/on service delivery system in the NICU Suggestions for working toward FCC in NICU setting the given and barriers are discussed.