HHS Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services
Learn about these key services for families of children with disabilities and developmental delays from birth to age three, and how to get them.
Learn about these key services for families of children with disabilities and developmental delays from birth to age three, and how to get them.
ECI is a very important statewide program for families with children, birth to three, who have disabilities and developmental delays. ECI supports families to access resources and improve their child's development through daily activities. Services are provided by a variety of local agencies and organizations across Texas, and include:
And much more
Also see Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Refer your child ages birth to three to ECI if you have concerns about how your child is moving, developing language, eating or playing. To refer a child visit the HHS website.
Use the ECI Program Search to find an ECI program in your area. The information for the program nearest you will include a Referral Number. This is a phone number you can call to request an evaluation for your child. When you call, tell the ECI program staff you speak with if your child has a medically diagnosed condition or whether you are concerned he has a developmental delay.
ECI staff can answer your questions. They are trained to work as a team with families to create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to help children grow and learn.
Income is NOT a factor in determining eligibility for ECI. Eligibility for infants and toddlers living in Texas from birth to age three is based on the child’s medically diagnosed condition, auditory or visual impairment, or developmental delay.
Eligibility is determined by a team of at least two professionals from different disciplines, such as early intervention specialists, speech and language pathologists, nurses, and social worker.