Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services - Early Intervention
150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Referrals made by phone. Can be completed by parents, doctor, daycare provider, etc. A Support Coordinator will be assigned to help through the screening and evaluation process.
Fees
None
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Description
Early Intervention is an entitlement program for children from birth to 3 years, who have a developmental delay of 25% or more in one or more of the major areas of development (physical, sensory, cognitive, language/speech, social-emotional and self-care). At-risk children, including infants affected by premature birth, alcohol, drugs or lead poisoning and infants who have been abused or neglected are eligible for services. An entitlement program means that any eligible child, regardless of financial status, is entitled to receive services. Services include, among others, family training, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and assessment which are coordinated by Support Coordinators.
Providing organization
Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
County agency mandated to monitor and provide services for mental health, intellectual disabilities and early intervention. Works closely with many other agencies, bureaus and providers of these services.