Early Intervention Services | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Early Intervention Services | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Early Intervention Services
While all children grow and develop in unique ways, some children experience delays in their development. Children in Pennsylvania with developmental delays and disabilities benefit from a state supported collaboration among parents, service practitioners and others who work with young children.
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Referrals
Eligibility
Costs
Pennsylvania's Early Intervention program provides coaching support and services to families with children, from birth to age five, with developmental delays and disabilities. Early intervention builds upon the natural learning opportunities that occur within the daily routines of a child and their family.
Early Intervention supports services and resources for children that enhance daily opportunities for learning provided in settings where a child would be if they did not have a developmental delay and disability, provides families' independence and competencies, and respects families' strengths, values and diversity. Supports and services are designed to meet the developmental needs of children with a disability, as well as the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development in one or more of the following areas:
Physical development, including vision and hearing
Cognitive development
Communication development
Social or emotional development
Adaptive development
Make a Referral
CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288
If you or a family member have a concern about a child’s development, contact Pennsylvania Statewide CONNECT. The family will be referred to a local Early Intervention program for a developmental screening and if appropriate an evaluation of the child’s development.
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Eligibility and Services
Children from birth to age five who have special needs due to developmental delays and disabilities are eligible to receive Early Intervention services.
The services provided to children and their families differ based upon the individual needs and strengths of each child and the child's family. Services may be provided in the child's home, child care center, nursery school, play group, Head Start program, early childhood special education classroom or other settings familiar to the family. Early Intervention supports and services are embedded in typical routines and activities, within the family, community and/or early care and education settings. This approach provides frequent, meaningful practice and skill-building opportunities.
Costs
Early Intervention services are provided at no cost to families.
Early Intervention Resources
Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS)
Early Intervention Program: At a Glance
Early Intervention Forms
Family Support Programs
Laws, Regulations, And Announcements
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Resources for Families
Resources for Professionals
State Interagency Coordinating Council
Program Applications
Part C Grant Application
2025-2026 Part C Grant Application
2026-2027 Part C Grant Application Draft
1915(c) Home and Community-Based Service Waiver Application
Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
DRAFT APPLICATION — Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
Public Comment for Draft Application: Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
2023 Family Support  Needs Assessment
View the 2023 Family Support Needs Assessment
Provider List
A directory for Early Intervention (EI) service providers in Pennsylvania. It offers a list of providers who are approved to deliver early intervention services to children with developmental delays or disabilities. The directory includes contact information and details about each provider, helping families and professionals find and connect with appropriate services.
Early Intervention Service Providers (Excel)