Early Intervention Services - . Early Intervention services are state funded services for children 0-3 years of age who have developmental delays. UCP provides developmental therapy and parent liaison services funded by this system. These services may include home visits, assessment of your child's strengths and needs, development of a individualized family service plan to help your child meet his full potential, loan of adaptive toys and equipment that are appropriate for your child's development, consultation with therapist's and doctors, therapeutic swim program and referral to other support services. Children receiving EI services are also eligible for services covered under family support services and transitioning case management for children 2.5-4 years of age.
All services are of no cost to the family.
These services are funded by our Macon County Mental Health Board and are of no cost to the individual or his family. Transitioning case managers will provide information regarding special education rights and options for services when Early Intervention services discontinue at age 3. Some children may be eligible for special education services including early childhood education, speech, physical or occupational therapy, vision resource services or other supports needed for the child to be included in the least restrictive education environment. Families may choose alternative settings for their child such as day care other preschool settings and therapies outside the special education system or a combination of various services. This may include vocational, post secondary education, residential or other options in the community.