Early Intervention Part C provides services to children from birth to 3 years who have developmental delays or a high probability of having a developmental delay to improve outcomes that are critical to a family’s ability to support their child’s health, optimal development, educational success, and lifelong well-being. Infant and Toddler EI services are structured to identify and meet the needs of young children in five developmental areas: physical development; cognitive development; communication development (language); social or emotional development; and adaptive skills. Thriving PA is working to ensure all children in Pennsylvania with developmental delays are able to access Early Intervention Part C services and strengthen the Early Intervention workforce so all children eligible are able to be served in a timely manner.
Policy Priorities:
- Advance policies that support infants and toddlers identified with developmental delays and disabilities through Early Intervention Part C by:
- Strengthening support for educate, outreach, and participation for all infants and toddlers eligible for services;
- Ensuring services offer the quality needed to make a difference, including a robust workforce;
- Achieving equitable access in receiving services by increasing referrals, enrollment, and support for families of color and families who speak a language other than English;
- Addressing mental health needs of infants and toddlers; and
- Partnering with Medicaid to ensure all available funding streams are being utilized to support Early Intervention services.
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