Contact Information

Early Intervention
222 South College, 2^nd floor
Springfield, IL 62704
217-782-1981v
217-524-6248 fax
217-558-6482 tty

Help Me Grow Helpline
800-323-GROW (4769)

Services

Early intervention services are designed for children under 3 years of age who have developmental delays or disabilities.

Children eligible for early intervention services must be experiencing developmental delays in one or more of the following areas: cognitive development; physical development, including vision and hearing; language and speech development; psycho-social development; and self-help skills. Children may also be eligible due to diagnosed physical or mental conditions (such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome) or certain family circumstances that put them at risk of having substantial delays.

Early intervention services include, but are not limited to: developmental evaluations and assessments, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, nutrition services, psychological services and social work services.

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