The first IFSP meeting must occur within 45 days of your request to have your child evaluated. The IFSP meeting must be conducted at a time and place convenient to families and in the family's native language. Once the IFSP is developed and you give your consent for your child to participate, services will begin. The service coordinator is responsible for assisting the child and family to receive appropriate and coordinated services. The service coordinator acts as the contact person for the family in helping them obtain the services and assistance they need.
Families can participate in the selection of their service coordinator.
It is important to feel comfortable with the person who will serve as your service coordinator. A review of the IFSP will be conducted at least every 6 months, but can be done more frequently. Your child's achievements on IFSP activities will be evaluated once a year and the IFSP will be revised, where appropriate. Your participation in deciding how, when and where your child receives early intervention services is essential. Families and children are granted significant rights to insure their involvement in the decision-making process.