EARLY INTERVENTION |
Emilia's Kids is a newly approved Early Intervention Agency serving the Queens and the Bronx. Our program is available for children 0-3 years of age who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability. Our EI program is a voluntary, free and public program funded by the New York State and County Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We are a newly approved Early Intervention Program for Early Childhood Development servicing families in the boroughs of the Bronx and Queens. Our philosophy centers on FAMILY FIRST, disability second. We aim for unique, culturally-sensitive, barrier free service delivery and optimal benefit for our children and their families. Family involvement is the most critical component of successful Early Intervention services. Collaboration is key! Our goals are Family Education, Empowerment and Enhancement of each of our. We Provide:
All children must be referred to the municipality TOTLINE to access EI services at 1800 577-2229 or 1718579-6800 BRONX and 1718 271-1003 Queens. EIP eligibility must be determined by a State-approved evaluator under contract with the municipality. If the child is found eligible, all services are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized with the municipality. The municipality will arrange for the service providers, however, when services are delivered in private child care settings or community locations that require a fee, the parent is responsible.
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