In addition to the skills the child develops, Birth to 3 Programs are committed to providing services in a way that makes sense for each family. The early intervention team will provide ideas and techniques to help a family enhance their child's development and learning potential. S pecific rights for children and families are built into the Birth to 3 Program. These procedural safeguards are legal requirements. They assure that the Birth to 3 Program will follow specific procedures that protect the rights of children and families.
Participation is voluntary, so parents can refuse any services, evaluations or assessments.
Records will be kept confidential. Parents can review or request corrections to their child's and family's records. Parents have a right to disagree with decisions regarding their child's eligibility or the provision of appropriate services to their child and family. Eligibility is based on a diagnosed disability or significant delay in one or more areas of development. A Birth to 3 service coordinator helps the family understand and participate in the evaluation process.