Early Intervention
Alabama
Support for families of infants and toddlers with special needs
In Mobile and Baldwin counties, this program provides support to families of infants and toddlers with special needs to enhance their early development by addressing developmental, educational, or social challenges. Options include special instruction, a range of therapies, and behavioral consultations.
A typical intervention process includes early screening and assessment, individualized plans for each participant, and the application of a combination of educational, therapeutic, and support services which are provided in the home, at the child’s daycare center, or other locations. Goodwill Gulf Coast provides this program in Mobile and Baldwin counties with funding from the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Early Intervention Interest Form
This program provides support for infants and toddlers from birth through three years old who have intellectual disabilities that prevent the child from meeting developmental milestones. The Early Intervention Program focuses on teaching parents and caregivers ways to help the child learn and participate in everyday activities. Alabama’s Early Intervention System receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education and Alabama’s Education Trust Fund and is governed by the following legislation:
- Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- 34 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 303
- §21-3A Alabama State Law
- 795-3-1 Alabama Administrative Code
