Report: Enhancing EI Referrals for Children in Child Welfare

Children involved in Pennsylvania’s child welfare system are at significantly higher risk for developmental delays due to abuse, neglect, poverty, and family instability.

Early Intervention (EI) services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) offer critical support to children under age three by promoting their development across key domains—physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive.

clear federal and state mandates, many eligible children in Pennsylvania are not connected to these life-changing services.

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