The Community Mental Retardation System HCFA Waiver Review Training and Upcoming Events Transforming the MR System. Early Intervention is a program that helps families develop their child's potential.
All children grow and learn at different rates.
Children who are developing more slowly than typical children are offered Early Intervention services. Support services are offered to the families. Infants, toddlers and preschool children who have special needs due to developmental delays or disabilities are eligible to receive early intervention services. The services provided to children and their families differ based upon the individual needs of each child and the child's family. Services may be provided in the child's home, child care center, nursery school, play group, Head Start program, or other setting familiar to the family.