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.
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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.
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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