Early Intervention (age birth to three) and education (age 3 and up) resources and information for children with special needs and their families Early Intervention and Education Resources.
Early intervention services, for children, birth to three, are available through the Washington State Early Support for Infants and Toddler's - ESIT program.
If you care for a child with a disability or have a concern about a child's development, birth to three, call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588 or Ask for the name of a Family Resources Coordinator - FRC in your local community. The FRC will help you find out if a child you care for is eligible for early intervention services. You do not need a referral from a doctor to call. The Help Me Grow Washington Hotline. provides essential resources for family health.
For more information about Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (formerly ITEIP)
visit their website or call (360) 725-3500.
Please Ask, Babies Can't Wait
Services for individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability and/or delay may be available through DSHS' Division of Developmental Disabilities - DDD . For more information visit the DDD website.
New autism benefits available to children covered under Apple Health for Kids and the Public Employees Benefit Plans. Here is a link to services from Health Care Authority. Health Care Authority Approves ABA Therapy for Medicaid Children Diagnosed with Autism
New: Grand Resources: A Grandparent’s and Other Relative’s Guide to Raising Children with Disabilities. Generations United, developed this guide to equip those persons that provide full and part time care to relative children, with the national resources they need to help their children thrive. The guide includes topics such as health care, financial assistance, therapies and educational services, mental health, respite care and much more. A companion piece, A Resource directory for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children with Disabilities provides a detailed list of the quality services, resources, information, and advocacy tools vital for children with disabilities.