Early Intervention Program

The Oneida County Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. First created by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the EIP is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. In New York State , the Early Intervention Program is established in Article 25 of the Public Health Law and has been in effect since July 1, 1993.

To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

The Early Intervention Program offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including:

family education and counseling, home visits, and parent support groups
special instruction
speech pathology and audiology
occupational therapy
physical therapy
psychological services
service coordination
nursing services
nutrition services
social work services
vision services
assistive technology devices and services

Your Child's Developmental Milestones

3 months	7 months	1 year	2 years	3 years	4 years	5 years

HOW TO APPLY FOR EARLY INTERVENTION

For information about the Oneida County Early Intervention Program, call 315-798-5249.

Nicholas A. DeRosa
Director of Health

Oneida County Department of Health
Adirondack Bank Building
5th Floor
185 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13501
(315) 798-6400
Email: publichealth@ocgov.net

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