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Early Intervention

Child and Family Connections #8 and #12

Early Intervention is a collection of services for families of infants and toddlers who have delays in development or are at-risk for significant developmental delays. Child and Family Connections (CFC) is the local system point of entry for all children birth to three. There are 25 Child and Family Connections offices covering the state of Illinois, each location covers a specific geographic area.

Our staff focus their efforts on supporting the needs of families enrolled in the Early Intervention system. We practice philosophies to facilitate our continued success that include a sense of individualized care and a proactive nature and collaborative partnerships within the community. Our team focuses on delivering care based on the individual needs of the infants, toddlers and families we serve.

Download the Early Intervention brochure for Parents

Download the Early Intervention brochure for Professionals

	Referrals Opens the door to the Early Intervention System in Illinois Can be made to Child and Family Connections by any person concerned about the development of a child who is under the age of three Can be made by telephone, fax, mail and in person Upon referral, a service coordinator is assigned to the family to begin the process of eligibility determination.
	Resources/Services Available An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed for each eligible child and may include the following developmental services: Speech Therapy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Developmental Therapy Health Services Social Work Nursing Nutrition Psychology Audiology Vision Services Assistive Technology Devices Transportation Medical Diagnostics Family Training and Support Service Coordination
	Transition Moving from program to program or within a program is called transition. In Early Intervention, transition could be moving: From hospital to home From Early Intervention to an early childhood program for three to five-year old children Planning a smooth transition is very important for your child and your family. You are your child's best advocate!
	Responsibilities of Child and Family Connections Learn more about the responsibilities of Child and Family Connections.
	Who's Who at Child and Family Connections? Learn more about the roles of a service coordinator, parent liaison and Local Interagency Council (LIC).