The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website provides an
overview of the Early Intervention program, eligibility, child development, and
additional resources. In addition, the NYC Early Intervention Program offers “Text
2 Families”, which provides additional support and information to families during
their experience in the NYC EIP. You can sign up via the NYC website here.
The NYC Department of Health also has a Facebook page for NYC parents and
families.
Below are a few additional resources and handouts you can download by clicking
the highlighted text.
Parent Guide
A Parent’s Guide to the Early Intevention Program, provided by the New York
State Department of Health.
Family Rights
Information regarding your rights as a parent in the Early Intervention Program
Family Handout
Family Handout regarding the Early Intervention Program
Resource Guide
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Early
Intervention, has developed a compreshensive Resource Guide for Families
of Children with Developmental Delays. It provides information on community
resources for parents/families of children with developmental delays and the
professionals who work with them.
Development
Development Milestones Checklist for children birth to five years old