Early Intervention Program — COMING SOON! Comprehensive services for children from birth to age 3. Email infoei@ocservices.org for details.

Resources & Downloads

We believe that informed families are empowered families. Here you will find helpful resources, guides, and forms to support you on your journey. All materials are free to download and use.

Developmental Road Map

An easy-to-read guide showing what to expect as your child grows from birth to age three, including typical milestones, red flags, and tips for supporting your child’s growth at home. [Download: Developmental_Road_Map.pdf — PDF ready, coming soon from Ricardo]

Parents’ Guide to Early Intervention

The New York State Department of Health’s comprehensive guide explaining everything about Early Intervention services, available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali, Korean, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Urdu, Polish, and more.
Early Intervention Steps: A Parent's Basic Guide to the Early Intervention Program

Early Intervention Referral Form

A simple form to get the evaluation process started. Fill it out yourself or ask your pediatrician or childcare provider to complete it. Early Intervention Referral Form

How to submit:

Additional Resources


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The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program funded by New York State, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, and the NYC Department of Mental Health, and is for children less than three years of age, who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability. Eligibility for EIP can be determined only by State aproved evaluators under contract with the municipality. If a child is found eligible for the EIP, all services are identified in collaboration with the family and must be authorized by the municipality.The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver services authorized by the municipality. All services under the EIP are approved at no out-of-pocket costs for families, but health insurance may be accessed, without affecting your family's benefits. For services provided in community settings that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying those costs. To access EI services, contact the Nassau County Department of Health at 516-853-3100. To access EI services within New York City, contact the NYC Help Line at 311. Optimal Care Services is an approved provider of Early Intervention services under contract with New York State Department of Health; a New York State Education Department-approved Special Education Itinerant teacher (SEIT) service provider, including bilingual SEIT, Special Education Teacher Support and Services (SETSS); Pendency; and a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor. The committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) program is funded and regulated by the NYS Education Department, county, and your local school district for children 3-5. Services are provided at no direct cost to families for children who meet eligibility guidelines.