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Bonnie Hamilton
Director of
Public Health
Phone: (607) 832-5200
Fax: (607) 746-3243
Wayne Shepard
Director of
Patient Services
Phone: (607) 832-5200
Fax: (607) 746-7070
Dr. Gary Preiser
Medical Director
Dr. Riaz Lone
Medical Advisor
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Children's Programs
Early Intervention Program (EIP) - (Birth to Age 2)
Children With Special Health Care Needs (C.S.H.C.N.) - (Birth to Age 21)
Physically Handicapped Children’s Program (P.H.C.P.) - (Birth to Age 21)
Preschool Special Education Program (P.S.E.P.) - (Ages 3 to 5)
What is Early Intervention?
Early intervention is a program administered by Delaware County to provide developmental monitoring/screening and Early Intervention Services as needed for infants and toddlers under age three who are at risk for developmental delays or who are suspected to have developmental delays or who have confirmed developmental delays. Some of these developmental delays may include: Physical development- including hearing and vision, cognitive (problem solving), and communication (how a child makes his or her needs known and what she or he understands).
Developmental Milestones
Click image above to watch video
"How to Look for Developmental Milestones and
What to do if You're Worried About Your Child's
Development or Think There's a Problem"
(Running Time: 4 mins. 33 sec.)
(Windows Media Video File)
Why is Early Intervention important?
The earlier that the intervention begins, the greater the probability of the child reaching his or her full potential. Studies show child development, especially brain development, is most rapid from birth through the preschool years.
Services we provide are…
- Developmental Evaluation
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Adaptive Therapy
- Social Work Services
- Transportation
- Parent to Parent Support
How do we account for variety in a family’s beliefs and income?
Each family has it’s own structure, roles, values and beliefs. Respect for this individuality is the cornerstone of family centered Early Intervention. The Program provides child and family services that are:
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Voluntary
- Individualized
- Without cost to the family regardless of income or
insurance
- Planned by parents and professionals
- Offered in a variety of settings, including the home
and daycare
What is the Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (L.E.I.C.C.)
of Delaware County and who is on it?
The purpose of the LEICC is to advise, assist and monitor the services of the Early Intervention Official (EIO), Early Intervention Official Designee (EIOD) and the Service Coordinators as they develop and oversee a comprehensive, family centered, Early Intervention system for children at risk developmental delays, those with suspected developmental delays, and those with confirmed developmental delays. They answer questions such as- How are EI services working for you and our community?, What could be done better?, What services are available in our community?, and Who are the people to ask?.
Your Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council of Delaware County(LEICC) is made up of parents and professionals.
LEICC meetings are open to the public. Come to a meeting and become a member!
The State report for Delaware County’s Early Intervention Program will be the discussion topic.
If you plan to attend or have any questions regarding the LEICC or the Early Intervention Program, please call Delaware County Public Health at 607-746-3166.
The meeting date is:
March 23, 2010
1:30pm-3:30pm
Delaware Opportunities Office
35430 State Highway 10
Hamden, NY
Excellent information reference sites:
www.mothersandbabies.org
www.zerotothree.org
www.eparent.com
www.vesid.nysed.gov
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/
For more information on Early Intervention, please contact:
Edith Sabatini, Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Email Address: edith.sabatini@co.delaware.ny.us
Jeanne Shaw, Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Email Address: jeanne.shaw@co.delaware.ny.us
Sandra Tranvaag, Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Email Address:
sandra.tranvaag@co.delaware.ny.us
Melissa Thomas, Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Email Address:
melissa.thomas@co.delaware.ny.us
Office: 99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone number: (607) 832-5200
Fax number: (607) 746-3243
Children With Special Health Care Needs (C.S.H.C.N.)
(Birth to age 21)
Are you having trouble paying for your child’s medical needs?
Are you concerned about your child’s hearing?
Does your child require braces?
If your child has a serious on-going medical condition that exceeds your insurance coverage or co-payments are a hardship and you don’t qualify for Medicaid, WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP! Delaware County has a special program that may be able to assist with the cost.
The goals of these programs include assistance with the cost of special medical evaluations such as cardiology or hearing, as well as assuring healthcare coverage for all New York State children by educating parents about Child Health Plus and the importance of inclusion in a “medical home”. The objective of a medical home is to have one medical professional familiar with the child and family for ongoing preventive and acute care needs.
The Physically Handicapped Children’s Program covers children
birth to age twenty-one years old. (P.H.C.P.)
We can provide funding for the purchase of:
- Diabetic supplies and treatments
- Cardiac treatments
- Cystic Fibrous treatments and medications
- Epilepsy medicines
- Orthodontia
>> Please view the Physically Handicapped Children’s Brochure by
clicking here. <<
For more information on Children With Special Health Care Needs(C.S.H.C.N.) or
Physically Handicapped Children’s Program(P.H.C.P.) please contact:
Christina Gardner (
christina.gardner@co.delaware.ny.us )
99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone Number: (607) 832-5200
Fax Number: (607) 746-3243
Preschool Special Education Program (P.S.E.P.) (Ages 3 to 5)
Please View Our Brochure >>
CLICK HERE <<
This voluntary program is of no cost to the parent and designed to help children ages three-five years of age with special needs. The county, in cooperation with the school districts and the New York State Education Department, approves and pays for services to help children with special needs.
This program includes:
- Evaluations
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Center-based Programs
For more information on the Preschool Special Education Program,
please do not hesitate to contact us:
Meghann Andrews-Whitaker, (
meghann.whitaker@co.delaware.ny.us )
County Preschool Special Education Coordinator
Christina Gardner (
christina.gardner@co.delaware.ny.us )
99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone Number: (607) 832-5200
Fax Number: (607) 746-3243
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Delaware Opportunities
Phone: (607) 746-1700
Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network:
(
www.mothersandbabies.org )
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