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| A collaboration of Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Schools, Private Community Agencies and Maryland Infants and Toddlers |
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To assist families with their child's developmental and special needs. |
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| Target Population and Eligibility Criteria |
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Children birth to three years old and their families who reside in Montgomery County. |
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Ongoing early intervention services are provided when there is a 25% delay in at least one area of development, atypical development, or a high probability of delay due to a diagnosed medical condition. |
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| Services Provided |
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Services are provided in the natural environment (home, child care center, family child care home, pre-school, parks, supermarkets, and other community settings). |
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Evaluation and assessment are conducted for children when there is a concern about the achievement of a developmental milestone. |
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Children who are eligible for services receive early intervention services through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed to achieve outcomes determined by the early intervention team which includes the family and other providers. |
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Early intervention services include family centered interventions from a speech/language therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, special educator, social worker, interim and on-going service coordinator,infant/adult mental health specialist, and psychologist. |
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| Access Information |
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Single point of entry for a child birth through 36 months: 240-777-3997 |
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Children 36 months and older call MCPS Child Find office: 301-929-2222 |
Seniors
