To be eligible for Early Intervention (EI) supports, a child from birth until their third birthday must have a 25% delay or show a 1.5 standard deviation below his or her age in one or more of the following developmental areas:
Eligibility Contact Information: Contact Community Health Access Program (CHAP) (external) for more information or a referral for an evaluation for EI services. Phone: 206-284-0331, or toll-free: 1-800-756-5437.
Extraordinary Support Needs: For extraordinary support needs there may be other State DDD services available to families with children under age 3. For more information, contact your Early Intervention "Family Resource Coordinator " (FRC). If you do not know how to contact your FRC, or you don't already have a FRC contact Community Health Access Program (CHAP) (external) , phone: 206-284-0331, or toll-free: 1-800-756-5437.
County DDD, in cooperation with the State DDD, assists people with developmental disabilities. State DDD determines eligibility and provides case management, family support, and residential services.
Eligibility Definition:
Under Revised Code of Washington 71A.10.020(3) the definition in law of a developmental
disability is:
A disability attributable to:
If you would like more information on how to become eligible to receive developmental disabilities services, please contact the State DDD at 206-568-5700 or 1-800-314-3296.