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What is Early Intervention?

Early Intervention (EI) is a program in New York State that provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays and their families. The goal of EI is to help children reach their full potential and participate fully in family and community life.


In New York City, the Early Intervention Program serves children from birth to 3 years of age who have been identified as having a disability or developmental delay. The program is administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and is funded by the New York State Department of Health.

Who receives Early Intervention?

According to data from the DOHMH, in 2021 there were approximately 53,000 children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program in New York City. Of these children, about 46% were male and 54% were female. The top disabilities or developmental delays among children enrolled in the program were developmental delay (38%), speech/language delay (24%), and cerebral palsy (9%).


In 2021, there were approximately 8,500 children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program in the Bronx. 

How do I get Early Intervention for my child?

Families in NYC who are concerned about their child's development can contact the DOHMH to learn more about the Early Intervention Program and to find out if their child is eligible for services. The DOHMH offers a range of services to support the development of children with disabilities or developmental delays, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nutrition services. See links below for more information and resources.

Our Services

Center Based Programming (Coming March 2023)


Our Bronx-based Early Intervention center will provide neruodiverse children of the Bronx with:

  • 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis in a natural group environment setting. A warm, loving, living-room style classroom designed in collaboration by special educators, play therapists other professionals with more than a decade of experience. 
  • 1:1 Social Skills instruction in a group natural environment setting, to facilitate age-appropriate art, science and dramatic play skills. 
  • Individual Speech Therapy provided collaboratively in the classroom or in individual Speech Therapy studios.
  •  Individual Occupational Therapy provided collaboratively in the classroom or in our play gym, with a fine motor gallery to encourage exploration and necessary daily living skills. 
  • Family and Caregiver Support Groups (virtual) are designed by social workers specializing in neurodiverse families. These once a month sessions are essential to helping children generalize their skills as well as ensure that the programs are always family-centered and affirming.  


Home Based Programming (Coming April 2023)


Our home-based Early Intervention program will provide families of neruodiverse children of the Bronx with:

  • In-home 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis is provided to support natural families activities and routines. We focus on children learning advocacy and self-help skills, through identify affirming programming and assent. 
  • In-home Individual Speech Therapy provided to support functional communication in whatever way that looks like for your child. We work with the family to understand the communication style and needs that serves them best.
  •  In-home Individual Occupational Therapy provided to support the developmental needs necessary daily living skills and independence.
  • Family and Caregiver Support Groups (virtual) are designed by social workers specializing in neurodiverse families. These once a month sessions are essential to helping children generalize their skills as well as ensure that the programs are always family-centered and affirming. 

Text Message Updates and Tips for Families

The Text 2 Families service from NYC helps families get the most out of their experience in the Early Intervention Program. 


When you sign up, they will ask for some information so we can send you custom messages specific to your child’s experience. 


You will receive about four messages per month.


The service is free, but message and data rates may apply. Participation is voluntary and texts are confidential.


To sign up for Text 2 families, text “EI” to 877-877. To stop receiving messages, text us “STOP”.

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Helpful Information About Early Intervention

New York City Early Intervention Information

New York State Early Intervention Information

New York State Early Intervention Information

The Early Intervention Program helps young children (birth to 3 years) who are not learning, playing, growing, talking or walking like other children their age. The program works with your family to set meaningful goals for your child and create a service plan to help your child and your family meet those goals. 

The Early Intervention Program is:

  • Available to all eligible New York City children, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, disability or immigration status
  • Confidential
  • Voluntary
  • Family-centered
  • Provided at no cost to families
    • If you have health insurance, including Medicaid, it will be used to pay for Early Intervention services, at no direct cost to you.

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New York State Early Intervention Information

New York State Early Intervention Information

New York State Early Intervention Information

The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. First created by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the EIP is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. In New York State, the Early Intervention Program is established in Article 25 of the Public Health Law and has been in effect since July 1, 1993.

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