These are free services and supports to help families with young children with developmental delays. 2 parts in Philadelphia. Infant Toddler Early Intervention for children birth-3 years old AND Elwyn SEEDS for children over 3 years old.
Early intervention services for developmentally at risk preschool children ages 0-3 years old- funded by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 215-685-4646. fax 215-685-4638
If not happy with services your child is getting call 717-346-9320 (Office of Dispute Resolution)
http://dbhids.org/early-intervention
Click here for Brochure on Child Development
Referral from Health Care Professionals
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Early intervention evaluation and services for children 2yr 10mo to 5 years old- funded by Dept. of Education- 4025 Chestnut Street. Call 215-222-8054
Children>5 call 215-895-5500
If not satisfied with the preschool services your child is getting call 800-992-4334 (Office of Dispute Resolution)
www.elwyn.org
Elwyn SEEDS Referral Form
Recommendations and resources for developmental screening for infants and toddlers from the Health Department. Click here for info http://runningstarthealth.phila.gov/check-connect/
Call 800-692-7288 to find early intervention services in counties throughout PA.
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www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
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Website from CDC that goes over normal development from Birth-5 years old and what to do if parent worried.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/