Early Intervention
Early Intervention is a statewide program that provides therapies and intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Services are directed to help children meet their developmental needs and help parents care for their children. Any child from birth to age three with a developmental delay, disability, or condition that affects development may need help. Early Intervention is provided at no direct cost to you. If your baby/child seems to need help please call us to begin making an arrangement for your child’s evaluation. For more information call 607-832-5200.
Which Children Are Eligible?
Children are eligible for the Early Intervention Program if they are under three years old and have a disability or developmental delay. A disability means that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that often leads to problems in development (such as Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, vision impairment, hearing impairment).
A child who is referred because of a diagnosed condition that often leads to developmental delay, such as Down syndrome, will always be eligible for early intervention services. If your child has a delay in development and no diagnosed condition, a multidisciplinary evaluation will be provided to determine eligibility. The child’s/family’s strengths and needs will be examined during the multidisciplinary evaluation process.
Please click the button below to view and download the
Early Intervention (EI) Referral Form
Areas of Development Assessments:
Cost:
There are no out-of-pocket costs for families receiving services under the Early Intervention Program. Insurance and Medicaid are utilized.
Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council
The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) meets throughout the year. View our calendar for scheduled meetings by clicking the button below.
Meeting minutes are available by clicking on the date in the right column.
Meeting Minutes:
Delaware County Public Health facilitates the Early Intervention Program which focuses on children from birth up to the age of three. In this video, Sara Leddy, physical therapist, provides examples of simple activities you can do at home with your infant or toddler to help their development. If you have concerns about your child’s development, discuss those concerns with your child’s pediatrician and contact the Delaware County Public Health Early Intervention Program or Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Program at 607-832-5200. Early Intervention is provided at no direct cost to the parent/guardian.
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