EI providers by state

Here are the phone numbers and websites for getting information on EI services in each state. Note that in some states EI is primarily known by another name, such as First Steps or Birth to Three. Very often, the website provided here will list phone numbers for the Early Intervention office or program nearest you, so if you can start with the website you may save yourself a phone call or two. As of this website posting, services as well as evaluations are free of charge regardless of income unless otherwise noted. When fees are charged, they are usually on a sliding scale based upon income.

Alabama

Call Child Find (800) 543-3098 or Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation (334) 281-8780, Alabama.

Alaska

("Infant Learning Program") Call the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Section of Maternal, Child and Family Health (800) 799-7570 (ask for EI/IL Program Manager) or in Anchorage, (907) 269-3400, Alaska. Note that Alaska sometimes charges parents for services.

Arizona

Call Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program at (888) 439-5609 or (602) 532-9960, Arizona.
Note that Arizona sometimes charges parents for services.

Arkansas ("First Connections")

Call (800)-643-8258, Arkansas.

California ("Early Start")

Call (800) 515-2229 or send an e-mail to: earlystart@dds.ca.gov. California.

Colorado ("Early Childhood Connections")

Call (888) 777- 4041 or Colorado Dept. of Education (303) 866-6710, Colorado.

Connecticut ("Birth to Three System" through United Way)

Call (800) 505-7000 or (860) 571-7556 (outside Connecticut), Connecticut.

Delaware ("Birth to Three Early Intervention System" or "Child Development Watch")

In New Castle County call (302) 995-8617; in Kent and Sussex Counties, call (302) 422-1335. Delaware
Note that Delaware sometimes charges parents for services.

Washington DC

Call the Office of Early Childhood Development, (202) 727-1839.

Florida ("Early Steps")

Call (800) 654-4440, Florida.

Georgia ("Babies Can't Wait")

To access the directory of info about the BCW Program closest to you, call (800) 229- 2038 or (770) 451-5484 in Atlanta. The State BCW Office number is (404) 657-2726 or toll free: (888) 651-8224, Georgia.

Hawaii ("Zero-to-3 Hawaii Project")

For general information, call (808) 973-9650, for referrals to services: (808) 973-9633 on Oahu, or (800) 235-5477 on the other islands. Hawaii.

Idaho ("Infant and Toddler Program," through Child Find)

Call (208)334-5514, Idaho.

Illinois

Call the Bureau of Early Intervention (217)782- 1981, Illinois.
Note that Illinois sometimes charges parents for services.

Indiana ("First Step")

Call (800) 441-STEP or (317) 232- 1144, Indiana.

Iowa ("Early ACCESS")

(800) 362-2720 ext. 4353 or (800) 779-2001, Iowa.
Note that Iowa sometimes charges parents for services.

Kansas ("Infant-Toddler Services")

Call (800) 332-6262 or (785) 291-3368, Kansas.

Kentucky ("First Steps")

Call (800) 442-0087 or (502) 564-3756 Kentucky.

Louisiana ("Early Steps")

Call (866) 327-5978 Louisiana .

Maine ("Child Find")

Call Child Development Services, part of the Maine Department of Education (207) 624-6660, Maine .

Maryland ("Infants and Toddlers Program")

Call (800) 535- 0182, Maryland.

Massachusetts

Call Family TIES, a statewide information, resource, referral, and support network for families at (800) 905-8437 or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Early Intervention Services at (617) 624-5070, Massachusetts.

Michigan ("Early On")

(800) EARLY-ON, Michigan.
Note that Michigan charges some parents for early intervention services.

Minnesota

Call Early Childhood Intervention at (800) 728-5420, Minnesota.

Mississippi ("First Steps")

Call (800) 451-3903 (601) 576-7427, Mississippi.

Missouri ("First Steps")

Call (601) 576-7427, Missouri.

Montana

Call 406-444-5647, Montana.

Nebraska

Call Nebraska Child Find (888) 806-6287, Nebraska.

Nevada ("Project Assist")

Call(800) 522-0066 in state, or (775) 684-3460, Nevada.

New Hampshire

Call the Family Resource Connection at (603) 271- 7931, New Hampshire.

New Jersey

Call (908) 964-5303, New Jersey.

New Mexico ("Family Infant and Toddler Program (FIT)")

Call (877) 696-1472, New Mexico.

New York

Call the New York State "Growing Up Healthy" 24- hour hotline at (800) 522-5006 for information on your county's program; in New York City call (800)-577-2229. New York.

North Carolina

Call (800)852-0042, North Carolina. (navigate to "Parents" and "Special Needs.")
Note that North Carolina charges some parents for services.

North Dakota ("Right Track")

Call (800) 755-8529 or (701) 328-8930 to get the name of your regional center. North Dakota

Ohio ("Help Me Grow")

Call (800) 755-GROW, Ohio.

Oklahoma ("Sooner Start")

Call the OASIS program at (800) 426-2747, Oklahoma.

Oregon

Call the Oregon Department of Education Office of Special Education, (503) 378-3600, ext. 2337, Oregon

Pennsylvania

Call the CONNECT information and referral number, (800) 692-7288 or (717) 657-6379 outside of Pennyslvania or 717 area code, Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Call the Family Health Information Line (800) 942-7434, Rhode Island.

South Carolina ("BabyNet")

Call (803) 898-0662, South Carolina.

South Dakota ("Birth to 3 Connections")

Call (800) 305- 3064, South Dakota.
Note that South Dakota charges some parents for services.

Tennessee

Call (800) 852-7157, Tennessee.

Texas

"Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)" Call the ECI Care Line (800) 250-2246 or (512) 424-6770, Texas.

Utah ("Baby Watch")

Call (800) 961-4226, Utah.

Vermont ("Family, Infant and Toddler Program of Vermont")

Call (802) 863-7200 or (800)464-4343 (from within Vermont) Vermont.
Note that Vermont sometimes charges parents for services.

Virginia ("Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia")

Call (800) 234-1448, Virginia.

Washington ("Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program")

Call the "Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies" (800) 322-2588 or (800) 833-6384 for the name of the Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) in your area, or (360) 902-8463 for more information on the program, Washington.

West Virginia

Call (800) 642-8522 or (304) 558-5388 West Virginia.

Wisconsin ("Birth to Three Program")

Call (608) 266-8276 or Wisconsin First Step (800) 642-7837, Wisconsin. Note that Wisconsin sometimes charges parents for services.

Wyoming

Call (307) 777-6972.

Also be sure to check out IDEA Infant & Toddler. This is a great website for tracking down early intervention services in every state as well as in or by Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.