Consider the excitement and planning that a new baby brings! Together, family
members anticipate the birth of the child and plan how best to meet his or her
needs. When the new baby has a special need, though, families may require
assistance in planning how to best care for their newest member. Assistance is
available from Alabama's Early Intervention System, a statewide system of
resource access, support, and appropriate services.
A division of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama's
Early Intervention System ( AEIS
), provides a coordinated, family-focused system of supports and services. The
system is accessible simply by calling the statewide, toll-free Early
Intervention Child Find number, 1-800-543-3098 (or TTY 800-499-1816),
or by calling the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services at
334-281-8780.
Families may also enter the program through community
EI
programs or medical community referrals. Alabama's Early Intervention System
was created under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA ),
the same law that regulates special education services. Early intervention in
Alabama promotes a system of services for eligible children and their families
by coordinating and supplementing programs and services that are already in
place in our state. The federal government, state government, other state
agencies, and third-party payers (like private insurance carriers) provide
financial assistance for the development and implementation of this system.
©2008 Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Document last modified:
9/12/2008
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