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Child Find Child Find is the primary referral source to the Early Intervention
Program for children ages birth up to age three. Through Child
Find, children who are suspected or at risk for developmental
delay or disability are monitored and screened. The Child Find-Early
Intervention staff works closely with your child's primary care
provider to monitor your child's developmental progress. If a
potentially qualifying disability or delay is identified, your
child will be referred to our Early Intervention Program for evaluation.
Early Intervention ProgramUpon entering the Early Intervention Program, your child will
be evaluated for developmental delay. If your child qualifies,
services for your child can be provided in your home free of charge.
Services include further evaluation if needed, vision and hearing,
speech, physical, and other therapies; child development groups
and family counseling. These services are provided to help your
child grow and develop, and to help you care for your child.
Children with Special Health Care NeedsThe Children with Special Health Care Needs Program provides assistance to families of children with special health care needs birth through age 21 who need help in accessing various health care professionals and other community resources. We will also help you to access appropriate health care coverage such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Our Family Outreach Worker is a Certified Social Worker who will work one-on-one with you to help you meet your family’s needs.
Physically Handicapped Children's ProgramThe Physically Handicapped Children's Program offers financial assistance to families with children birth to 21 years of age, who have or are suspected of having a chronic and/or disabling medical condition. The program is available to Tompkins County residents who meet the medical and financial criteria.
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Tompkins
County Health Department – 55 Brown Road – Ithaca, New York 14850
Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director |
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