The Center for Health Care Services | Early Childhood Intervention (CHCS | ECI)

The Center for Health Care Services | Early Childhood Intervention (CHCS | ECI) is a statewide program that provides support to families with children, from birth to three years old, with disabilities and developmental delays. We offer evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility and need for services, with no cost to families. Our interdisciplinary team, which includes the family, develops an individualized family service plan which can be provided in the home, or in community settings such as child care facilities, play groups, and Mothers Day Out programs. Our services include Assistive Technology, Audiology and Vision services, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, Education and Training, Transitioning, Case Management, and Specialized Skills Training. Our team of professionals ensure that services are family-centered and based on the needs and concerns of each family and child. We also provide case management to help families access and receive the services, resources, and supports they need to support their child’s development. We help families transition to special education services as appropriate for children exiting ECI at age 3 and ensure that there are no service gaps.