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Developmental Evaluation and Intervention (DEI)

This part of the Early Steps is responsible for providing follow-up developmental evaluation to babies who were born in or transferred to a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at birth.  To be eligible for DEI, the family must also meet financial eligibility criteria.  Children who qualify for DEI receive follow-up evaluations to monitor their developmental status following hospital discharge.
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Infant Hearing Impairment (IHIP)

Part C

Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA) is a federal program that ensures a qualified child will receive the services he/she needs to further his/her development.  There is no financial eligibility criteria for this program.

Part C is required to focus on the needs of the child and family.  Services provided must be family centered.  It is a voluntary program and families may refuse any services.

Children between the ages of birth and 36 months, who have an "established condition," (i.e. a genetic or metabolic disorder, a sensory impairment, a severe attachment disorder, or a developmental delay of at least 25% in at least one area of development) qualify for the Part C program.

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