Infant and toddler brochure - Strive
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In Colorado, the overall system of early interven- tion is known as Early Intervention Colorado. Early Intervention Colorado includes the federal Part C program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. This is often referred to by its nickname “IDEIA”. The purpose of Part C is to support early intervention for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities. In Colorado, this program is administered by the Division for Developmental Disabilities (under Colorado De- partmentw of Human Services) which contracts with local agencies statewide known as Community Centered Boards. Mesa Develop- mental Services is the Com- munity Centered Board in Mesa County that provides early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Mesa Developmental Services’ Infant/Toddler Program 970-241-5396 INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SER- VICE PLAN (IFSP) An Individualized Family Service Plan, also known as the IFSP, is developed after eligibil- ity is determined and is part of the evaluation process. The IFSP is based on information from the child’s evaluation (this could be a Child Find evaluation or evaluations from other agencies/ clinics) and from the concerns, resources and priorities that a family identifies. The IFSP lists the services the child needs to develop and learn and the services the family needs to support the child’s development. Desired outcomes are listed and how those outcomes are going to be met. IFSP’s are reviewed at least every 6 months and updated annually. Reviews can occur more frequently if needed. A transition plan is developed prior to the child’s 3rd birthday. Early Intervention (Part C) services end on the child’s third birthday. The transition plan outlines the steps needed for services to continue in another setting (such as school district preschool program, or other agencies) if the child is still eligible. If the child no longer needs services, the transition plan may address other resources available in the com- munity.
Transcript of Infant and toddler brochure - Strive
In Colorado, the overall system of early interven-tion is known as Early Intervention Colorado. Early Intervention Colorado includes the federal Part C program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. This is often referred to by its nickname “IDEIA”. The purpose of Part C is to support early intervention for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
In Colorado, this program is administered by the Division for Developmental Disabilities (under Colorado De-
partmentw of Human Services) which contracts with local agencies statewide known as Community Centered Boards. Mesa Develop-mental Services is the Com-munity Centered Board in Mesa County that provides early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families.
Mesa Developmental Services’ Infant/Toddler Program
970-241-5396
INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SER-VICE PLAN (IFSP)
An Individualized Family Service Plan, also known as the IFSP, is developed after eligibil-ity is determined and is part of the evaluation process.
The IFSP is based on information from the child’s evaluation (this could be a Child Find evaluation or evaluations from other agencies/clinics) and from the concerns, resources and priorities that a family identifies.
The IFSP lists the services the child needs to develop and learn and the services the family needs to support the child’s development.
Desired outcomes are listed and how those outcomes are going to be met.
IFSP’s are reviewed at least every 6 months and updated annually. Reviews can occur more frequently if needed.
A transition plan is developed prior to the child’s 3rd birthday. Early Intervention (Part C) services end on the child’s third birthday. The transition plan outlines the steps needed for services to continue in another setting (such as school district preschool program, or other agencies) if the child is still eligible. If the child no longer needs services, the transition plan may address other resources available in the com-munity.
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PROGRAM SER-VICES
Free early intervention services for children 0-3 who are eligible.
Services are accessed through Child Find (970) 241-5403 where
a multidisciplinary evaluation is done to determine eligibility.
Services are designed around the family’s needs, concerns and priorities and are provided in natu-ral learning environments. These may occur in the family home, child care setting, playgrounds, or other community settings.
A team approach is utilized. Team members Include the parent, and a variety of specialists depending on the child’s individual needs. This may include developmental intervention, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other areas of expertise.
Service coordination/case management is provided for every child and family. The service coordinator helps the family identify strengths and needs and assists in finding available resources. She also makes sure that the rights of the child and family are protected.
FUNDING
Funding for Part C services comes from a variety of sources including private insurance, public insurance (such as Medicaid), CHP+ (Children’s Health Plan), state and federal funds, private donations, and grants. Options for funding are discussed at the child’s initial IFSP meeting.
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