Eligibility
Infants and Toddlers (birth to three years of age) who:
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Have a 25% delay or who score 1.5 standard deviations below the mean in one or more areas of development.
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Have a diagnosis or condition that has a high probability of leading to a developmental delay.
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Are eligible through use of Informed Clinical Opinion (used when there are no available standardized measures or the standardized measures are not appropriate for a child's age or developmental area).
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Are "at risk" of developing a delay due to any of the following:
-Stay in a hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
-Birth weight less than 3 pounds 5 ounces (1500 grams)
-Prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol
-Involvement with Children, Youth and Family Service
-Elevated lead levels as confirmed by the CDC
-Experiencing Homelessness as defined by the Act 143 Amendment to Pennsylvania Act 212
Your Service Coordinator will:
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Recognize and respect your family as your child's first and most important teacher.
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Work with you to set goals.
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Monitor your child's development and progress.
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Coordinate and monitor the delivery of Early Intervention services
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Help your child transition into community supports, services and programs when appropriate
Service Coordination
Parents or guardians of children residing in Allegheny County may call our office at (412) 885-6000 and ask to speak with our intake department, or you may also complete this electronic referral form to enroll in Early Intervention Services.
Please DO NOT complete this form:
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if your child will turn 3 within 2 months of today's date
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if you are not the child’s parent or legal guardian
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if your child is currently placed in Foster Care
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if your family is currently involved with CYF
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if you are in the process of adoption
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if an interpreter is needed
If you cannot complete the form in its entirety, please call our office at 412-885-6000.
Physicians, medical personnel, other community agencies, and other family members can also make referrals to the Alliance with parent permission by calling our office at 412-885-6000.
For children residing in Beaver County, call Beaver County Behavioral Health at 724-891-2827.