Children With Special Health Care Needs

thru: Cayuga County Health Department

• Offers the Infant-Child Health Assessment Program.

Assure diagnostic and treatment availability and utilization by families of high risk infants and children as soon as a disability is evident.

• Offers the Early Intervention Program.

Case management and service planning for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/disabilities and their families.
Screening and evaluation of five areas of development.

• Offers the Preschool Special Education Program.

Local school districts are responsible for assuring that special education and therapy services are provided to eligible children.

Eligibility: Infant-Child Health Assessment Program: Ages birth-2 years, at risk for physical and developmental disabilities. Early Intervention Program: Infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Preschool Special Education Program: Ages 3-5 years. Diagnosed with disabilities.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for service.

Coverage Note: Cayuga County.