Early Intervention
Full-service agency from birth to three years
Early needs are often urgent needs
The responsibility of caring for a helpless newborn can be overwhelming for any parent. When a baby is preterm or born with other complex medical needs, it's particularly stressful.
Parents often need help weaning an infant off a feeding tube and ensuring they can eat without choking. It’s also common for medically fragile children to present with low muscle tone and other speech, motor, and cognitive delays. If your baby’s development is worrying you, reach out for an evaluation.
Who is eligible?
Participants must meet these criteria to apply for this service via Hamaspik of Kings County.
Live in NYC or Nassau County
Ages: birth - 3
Have an intellectual or developmental delay in at least two areas, or are medically fragile
"When my son needed to be intubated, the service coordinator we were assigned was terrific. She took care of everything — and after getting me all services I was eligible for, she tapped into other resources I could benefit from, like getting me a nursing aide. She took care of all the paperwork, and I was gratified to see that the therapy helped my son hit the milestones we were aiming for."
Therapeutic modalities and services to address a range of delays
Feeding therapy
Vision therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech therapy
Special instruction
Social work
ABA therapy
Not just any therapists
Our recruitment team is as selective as you are when it comes to hiring someone to work with your child. They focus on sourcing therapists who have a track record of success with children who present with severe delays. When you open your door to your child’s therapist, you’ll sense the empathy and expertise that a true professional projects, and you’ll feel relieved that your little one is in good hands.
You are your child’s best advocate
As the parent or caregiver, you are most invested and best positioned to be your child’s ideal supporter. Your child’s therapists are specifically trained to train you — giving you the knowledge and ability to effectively work toward your child’s goals between sessions. It’s empowering to have the skills to improve your child’s functioning.
Ready to hear more about how Early Intervention can help your child?
Service coordinators who are there for you and your child, every step of the way.
Knowledgeable
Supportive
Committed
Whenever you’re ready, we’re ready to help
Get your child referred
Start the process
Set up evaluations
Create a plan
Receive support
Shaina’s grateful mother shares
My daughter Shaina was unfortunately diagnosed with unique genetic disorders that affected all areas of childhood development. Immediately upon contacting Milestones, I was set up with a service coordinator. She first put me in touch with Pillar support who provided much-needed emotional and material help with handling my daughter’s diagnosis.
My service coordinator made a referral to HCBS for ages 0-3, and Shaina was evaluated very soon after the referral. While waiting for approval I received tips and advice so that I could begin helping my daughter right away.
It is now two years later, and I’m glad to report that Shaina is thriving due to the consistent occupational, physical, and speech therapies she is receiving, as well as others. She has gained weight, is talking and walking, and although she still has lots more catching up to do, we are so grateful for the Early Intervention we received that got her to this point.”
The heart behind the service
Chana Baila Horowitz
“We believe in stepping in earlier rather than later, so our children are better equipped to move on to their school years with the backbone they get from Early Intervention.”
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Finally, one place to organize every single detail of your child’s care.
Ever feel like the information about your child’s diagnosis, treatment, and appointments is all over the place? This fillable care organizer includes sections for diagnoses, medications, hospitalizations, therapists, appointments, milestones, allergies, insurance, emergency contacts, weekly schedules, to-dos, and more — so you can turn to a single place every time you need any important info.
With this organizer you’ll:
- Easily keep every critical detail in one place — from medical info to contacts to appointments, and more
- Have everything you need at your fingertips during calls with doctors, therapists, insurance, or schools
- Be able to share everything caregivers need to know so everyone stays updated
