Early Intervention Family Alliance

EIFA would like to recognize the Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) and The Beach Center for their partnership and support. Thank you.



	Projects Proposed Part C regulations review and response: EIFA Priority Areas – Side by side Comparison EIFA Summary Statement Finance Side by Side Comparison Medicaid Case Management NPRM Response 1/2008 NPRM Federal Register of proposed regulations on http:/ed.gov website Side-by-side comparison at DEC website Setting the Stage for Meaningful Family Involvement A brief that explains the potential process and benefits of national conference participation by family leaders. 8/2007 Conference Planning checklist for Families ©EIFA. Distribution is encouraged, provided format remains intact and properly credited to Early Intervention Family Alliance.

Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was established in 1986. Known as Early Intervention (EI), it is available in all 50 states and 7 territories. Children under the age of three who have a disability or significant delays in development can receive EI services. In eight states, the program also includes those who are at-risk for delays in development.

Census data from 1999 – 2005 showed an increase of approximately 100,000 children served in EI (49% increase) while during the same time period the breakdown of Part C Federal allocation per child decreased from almost $2000 per child to barely $1600 per child (21% decrease).