While we love connecting with our community, please note our Facebook messages are not monitored. Early Intervention (EI) consists of services and supports designed to help families with children who have developmental delays. While all children grow and change at their own rate, some children can experience delays in their development. Sometimes this can be cause for concern. Early Intervention provides supports and services to young children and their families/caregivers to help the child grow and develop. A first step for any family with a concern about their child’s development is to call CONNECT Services (toll free: 1-800-692-7288) or their local Early Intervention Program. Ages birth-three: Beaver County Behavioral Health
724-891-2827
Ages three to five: Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
724-775-1050 x 21112
The Early Intervention Program will determine if the child is eligible for Early Intervention. Eligibility for Early Intervention services is determined through the multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE). In addition to considering eligibility for services, the team investigates parent concerns and looks at all areas of the child’s development. Service delivery in Early Intervention builds upon the natural learning occurring in a child’s early years, and uses routines-based strategies to promote a child’s development in natural environments. Services are individualized to each child and family, are based on family-identified outcomes, and may include services by a variety of professionals. Outcomes and services are delineated on the child and family’s program plan, called the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
