Early Intervention
Because it is important for infants and toddlers who are born with or at risk of developing developmental delays or disabilities to receive family-centered Early Start services, the State of California has developed and implemented a statewide early intervention service program known as California Early Start, or more commonly referred to as Early Start.
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Starting Early Start through the Local School District or County Office of Education:
- For children who do not have developmental delays or disabilities but meet the following conditions:
- Have a hearing impairment or deafness
- Are blind or have a visual impairment
- Have a physical disability
- Starting Early Start through the Regional Center:
- For children with developmental delays or disabilities
The Early Intervention (EI) department of the Regional Center works with the families of clients to identify and connect them with services and supports that address developmental concerns in infants and toddlers. The EI department at the Regional Center assists clients in making the most of opportunities through family-centered and appropriate early intervention services, facilitated by service coordination. Service coordination is carried out by each client’s designated Service Coordinator (SC) in collaboration with the client’s family.
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
is a family-centered plan that details early intervention services and supports clients from birth to age three. The client’s initial IFSP is completed within 45 days of the family’s first contact with the Regional Center. The IFSP identifies and documents the outcomes desired by the family and clearly outlines how the IFSP team will work to achieve these goals. The IFSP comprehensively addresses health and safety-related issues, including the following:
- A record of the current physical development levels, including vision, hearing, and health status
- A description of the current cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive developmental levels
- A description of the family's concerns, priorities, the specific supports the child needs, and how these will be met
- A plan detailing the types and amounts of services and supports, the providers, and the locations of service provision
- Criteria, procedures, and timelines for assessing progress
- Procedures to ensure a smooth transition from Early Start to the next stage at age three
