MONTANA MILESTONES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

The Early Intervention/Part C Program provides support to families when there is a question about the child’s development. Early Intervention Services are designed to be provided in natural environments during daily routines and activities to promote the child’s access to and participation in learning experiences. We make sure the caregivers have the materials and information they need to do this. We pull together teams of professionals to join the family in solving problems and identifying learning opportunities. Finally, we make sure the family is never alone in the process. Our team of professionals helps the family identify those they already know who can be of assistance and makes sure that the family has a service coordinator.

Age Criteria

Birth until the child’s third birthday.

Eligibility Criteria

Established condition (diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Toxic Exposure, Seizure Disorder, Failure to Thrive, etc.) from a physician OR demonstrating a “percentage of delay” of 50% or greater in one area of development or 25% or greater in two or more areas of development.

Program Placement

Immediate; this is an entitlement program with no waiting list for those deemed eligible. There is no charge to families for this service.