Early Intervention Program Manual - FY21

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) serves as the lead agency for the State's Federal Part C Early Intervention (EI) Program.

Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes EI as a developmental program serving children birth to three with developmental delays, disabilities, and at risk conditions known to cause delays. Services are determined based upon functional outcomes that focus on child development and family needs and support that address the child's developmental needs rather than medical needs.

Governance:

Federal Laws and Regulations

• IDEA, Part C Statute of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Chapter 33, Subchapter III, §1431 - §1444) 
• 34 Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 303, Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities 
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (Public Law 104-191, Title II, § 262(a), 100stat. 2024) 
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA), (U.S.C. 1232g, 34 CFR Part 99) 

State Laws and Regulations

• State Early Intervention Services System Act (325 IL CS 20/) 
• State Administrative Code - Title 89: Social Services Chapter IV: Department Of Human Services Subchapter E: Early Childhood Services Part 500 Early Intervention Program 

Other laws, rules, and policies may also apply.

Early Intervention Grantees and Contractors:

The following contracts are used by the Early Intervention Bureau to meet the requirements of the Part C grant.

Child and Family Connections

Early Intervention Central Billing Office

Early Intervention Clearinghouse

Early Intervention Monitoring

Early Intervention Provider Connections

Early Intervention Training