Early Intervention

What is Early Intervention?

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program for infants and toddlers under three years of age who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.

Our team of experienced professionals partners with families to provide personalized, evidence-based support for children from birth to age three who have developmental delays or disabilities.

If your child is found eligible for the EIP, all necessary early intervention services will be identified in collaboration with you and must be authorized by the municipality. The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver authorized services, considering the individual needs of the child and family.

The EIP is a public program funded by New York State and county governments. All services under the EIP are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents. However, health insurance may be accessed to cover some of the costs associated with services provided to eligible children and their families.

Referring Your Child to the Early Intervention Program (EIP)

All children must be referred to the municipality to access EIP services. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please follow the appropriate steps based on your location:

For Families in New York City:

If you live in New York City, you can:

PHONE

Call 311 and ask for the Early Intervention Program, or

CONTACT

Contact your local Early Intervention Official (EIO).

For Families in Other Counties We Serve:

If you live outside of New York City, you can contact the Early Intervention Official (EIO) in your county: