Early intervention is a vital resource for children who are showing signs of needing extra support. In summary, early intervention plays a crucial role in identifying children's developmental needs, providing targeted support, and maximizing their potential. By intervening early, children can receive the necessary resources and interventions that can positively impact their development, enhance their overall well-being, and set them on a path toward future success.
You can check out our earlier post on early intervention, to get a better feel for what it is, how it helps and how it can serve your family. Because we understand that it can be overwhelming to sift through all of the resources, this post is to provide links to the resources in your state, making it easy for you. To utilize this state by state guide to early intervention services, simply head on down to the state you live in, and you can find a link to that state's program, as well as best contact info. Happy Hunting!
Alabama
(800) 543-3098 (English)
(866) 450-2838 (Spanish)
Alaska
(877) 477-3659 or (907) 269-8442
Arkansas
(800) 643-8258
Arizona
(888) 439-5609
California
(800) 515-2229
Colorado
(888) 777-4041
Connecticut
(800) 505-7000
Delaware
(800) 671-0050: New Castle County
(800) 752-9393: Kent/Sussex County
Florida
(800) 218-0001
Georgia
(800) 229-2038
Hawaii
(808) 594-0066 or (800) 235-5477
Idaho
(800) 926-2588 or dial 2-1-1
Illinois
(800) 323-4769
Indiana
(800) 545-7763
Iowa
(888) 425-4371
Kansas
(800) 332-6262 or (785) 296-6135
Kentucky
(877) 417-8377
Louisiana
(866) 327-5978
Maine
(877) 770-8883
Maryland
(800) 535-0182
Massachusetts
(800) 905-8437
Michigan
(800) 327-5966
Minnesota
(866) 693-4769
Mississippi
(800) 451-3903
Missouri
(866) 583-2392
Montana
(406) 444-5647
Nebraska
(888) 806-6287
Nevada
(800) 522-0066
New Hampshire
(800) 852-3345, ext. 5034 or (603) 271-5034
New Jersey
(888) 653-4463
New Mexico
(866) 696-1472
New York
(800) 522-5006 or (518) 473-7016
North Carolina
(919) 707-5520
North Dakota
(800) 755-8529 or (701) 328-8930
Ohio
(800) 755-4769
Oklahoma
(405) 271-8333
Oregon
(503) 947-5731
Pennsylvania
(800) 692-7288
Rhode Island
(401) 270-0101
South Carolina
(877) 621-0865
South Dakota
(800) 305-3064
Tennessee
(800) 852-7157
Texas
(877) 787-8999
Utah
(800) 961-4226
Vermont
(800) 649-2642
Virginia
(800) 234-1448
Washington
(800) 322-2588
West Virginia
(866) 321-4728
Wisconsin
(800) 642-7837
Wyoming
(307) 777-7115
District of Columbia
(202) 727-3665
Puerto Rico
(787) 765-2929 ext. 4550, 4557 ó 4598
(Spanish only)
Guam
(671) 300-5776 or (671) 300-5816
American Samoa
(684) 633-8553 or (684) 633-8435 (fax)
United States Virgin Islands
(340) 777-8804 ext 2629 (St. Thomas)
(340) 773-1311 ext 3124 (St. Croix)
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands
(670) 483-3903 or (670) 664-4841
Please use the link above to reach out to your local Early Intervention Program to begin the process of getting your child assessed for eligiblity for services, or with any questions you may have.
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