Prospect Kids
Early Intervention Agency
About
Eligible
To be eligible for Early Intervention Services, your child must
• be 0-3 years of age
• have a developmental delay
OR
• have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a delay
What is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention is a public program funded and regulated by New York State Department of Health, and in NYC by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All services are provided at no out-of pocket cost to families, but health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement of these services. Prospect Kids serves children in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, & Staten Island.
Referrals
If you suspect that your child may be delayed in one or more area, or if your physician expresses concerns, a referral can be made directly for the Early Intervention Program by calling 311 or contacting a State Approved Agency.
Should I be concerned? My child is
• not rolling, walking, or moving like other children the same age?
• not talking or talking differently than other children?
• having problems seeing or hearing?
• having health problems?
• too active or not active enough?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to have your child evaluated under the Early Intervention Program.
Evaluations
The earlier a developmental concern is identified, the better. With early detection, a child can receive help in specific areas while simultaneously maintaining progress in other areas of development. Families, important teachers for their children, work closely with their service coordinator and the evaluator to develop and implement an Individual Family Service Plan. Program areas include special instruction; speech, physical, and occupational therapy; service coordination; and other services as outlined in their plan. CORE: A multidisciplinary evaluation to assess all areas of development. Supplemental: May include speech, physical, and/or occupational therapists.
