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Early Intervention Program

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Description

The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the nationwide EIP. It is for infants and toddlers under three years of age who may not be making progress like other children because of a developmental delay or disability. A disability means that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that may lead to developmental problems. These include, but are not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, motor disorders, or vision and hearing problems. A developmental delay means a child is behind in some area of development, such as growth, learning and thinking, or communicating.

The ﬁrst step is your child's referral to the EIP in the county where you live. All counties in New York State (NYS) and New York City have an EIP. Children who may need services must ﬁrst be referred to the EIP. Parents can refer their own child to the EIP if they have a concern about their child's development. In NYS, certain professionals are required to refer children to the EIP if a developmental problem is suspected. After referral, your child will be evaluated by qualiﬁed professionals. Your county EIP or the New York City EIP will help you get services if your child is found to be eligible. Health insurance, including private insurance and Medicaid, may be used to pay for early intervention services. EIP services must be provided at no cost to you and will not affect your insurance coverage.

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Age Eligibility

Under 3 Years of Age

Other Eligibility

To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by NYS, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.

Target Audience

Age 0-3

Additional Information

Check out A Parent's Basic Guide to the Early Intervention Program. This PDF is available in multiple languages at: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0532/

Contact Information/Service Locations

Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families

112 State Street, Room 300
Albany, NY 12207

New York State

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Early Intervention Program

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Age Eligibility

Other Eligibility

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Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families

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Allegany County Health Department

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Bronx EI Program

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Brooklyn EI Program

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Broome County Health Department EI Program

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Cattaraugus County Health Department EI Program

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Cayuga County Health Department EI Program

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Chautauqua County Health Department EI Program

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Chemung County Social Services Department EI Program

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Chenango County Health Department EI Program

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Clinton County Health Department EI Program

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Columbia County Health Department EI Program

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Cortland County Health Department EI Program

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Delaware County Public Health Nursing Service, EI Program

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Dutchess County Health Department EI Program

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Erie County Health Department EI Program

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Essex County Public Health Nursing Service, EI Program

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Franklin County Public Health Nursing Service, EI Program

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Fulton County Public Health Department EI Program

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Genesee County Health Department EI Program

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Greene County Public Health Nursing Service, EI Program

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Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, EI Program

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