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Early Intervention Services

Who?

This federal/state program gives children birth to 36 months who meet state-established eligibility criteria an entitlement to early intervention and family support services. Over 600 families receive this service on any given day in Montana and, as children and families move in and out of this service, 1297 Montana infants, toddlers, and their families received this service over the last fiscal year.

What?

Part C Family Education and Support is a program of early intervention services for children with disabilities ages 0-36 months. Families with children who meet the eligibility criteria established by the state are entitled to a range of services defined under federal law. Services are delivered as part of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) developed in cooperation with the family. Services available include: Family Support Coordination; Assistive Technology; Audiology; Family Education, Counseling and Home Visits; Nursing; Health Related; Medical; Nutrition; Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy; Psychological; Vision; Social Work; Special Instruction; and Transportation.

How?

To learn more about Early Intervention Services or to apply for these services, please contact one of the service provider agencies listed below. You may also obtain additional information about these services by contacting the developmental disabilities program office nearest you. Once eligibility for services has been established a Family Support Specialist from the Early Intervention agency will assist you in the process of entering services.

Where?

Service Provider Agencies:

Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
2200 Box Elder
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 232-6034
(406) 232-7018 FAX

Hi-Line Home Programs, Inc.
90 Highway 2 East
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-9431
(406) 228-2984 FAX

Quality Life Concepts
215 Smelter Avenue NE, #1
PO Box 2506
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 452-9531
(406) 453-5930 FAX

Support and Techniques for Empowering People (STEP)
Evergreen Center Suite 210
1501 14th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 248-2055
(406) 248- 1493 FAX

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
Lincoln Education Center
415 N 30th Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 247-3814
(406) 247-3773 FAX

Family Outreach Inc.
1212 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-7370
(406) 449-6062 FAX

Comprehensive Developmental Center (CDC)
T-214 Fort Missoula
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-6413
(406) 542-0143 FAX

Page last updated 07/26/2006