Early Intervention Program (EIP) Overview
Children can be referred to the Early Intervention Program by a parent, pediatrician, or other qualified professional. Once referred, your child will be assigned a service coordinator to facilitate and oversee the Early Intervention process. At Cooper Kids Therapy Associates we conduct a variety of comprehensive evaluations to determine if a child is eligible for services.
Services include:
Early Intervention services can help families:
Early Intervention services can be provided anywhere in the community, including:
Parents help decide:
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program for infants and toddlers with special needs. Children with diagnosed conditions that lead to developmental delays (such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, etc.) are eligible for the EIP. Children with no diagnosis who have delays in development may be eligible for the EIP if their delays are serious enough. If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can call the Early Intervention Program in your area to refer your child (if you live in New York City call 311, in Nassau County call (516) 227-8661, and in Suffolk County call (631) 853-3100. Someone else can help you make the referral to the Early Intervention Program if you wish. If your child is found to be eligible for services by someone approved to perform this evaluation, you, your county’s staff representative, and other team members will make a plan to help your child – and your family. Early Intervention services in your IFSP authorized by your county are provided at no cost to you. Your county will arrange for the services to be provided and will choose the provider based on the needs of your child and family. Your child’s health insurance may be used to cover some of the costs. All other costs for EIP services are paid for by your county and New York State. Early intervention services are provided where it’s best for your child – in places such as your home, daycare, or other community settings. The EIP covers the cost of early intervention services only. The EIP does not pay for the daycare or other fees charged by community settings.
