A plain-language FAQ explaining how home-based Early Intervention and center/group-based experiences can work together to support the same goals, with research links for families.
A family-friendly FAQ explaining what group and center-based Early Intervention (EI) is, why peer exposure matters, and what research and guidance say about and peer-supported learning.
New York Child Resource Center, Inc. has provided Early Intervention services to families across New York City since 1993. Our licensed and certified professionals deliver individualized, evidence-based care for children from birth to age three, at no out-of-pocket cost to families through the NYS Early Intervention Program.
We serve children and families from our centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and through home-based services across four boroughs and Nassau County.
Parent Resource Guides
These guides answer common questions families ask about child development during the first three years of life.
For Referring Providers
Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals can learn about available services and submit a referral.
New York Child Resource Center, Inc. is approved by New York State and has a contract with New York City to provide Early Intervention services. Eligibility for the Early Intervention Program can be determined only by State-approved evaluators under contract with the municipality. If a child is found eligible, needed services are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized by the municipality. The municipality arranges for service providers based on the individual needs of the child and family.
Services authorized through the Early Intervention Program are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families, though health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement. When Early Intervention services are delivered in child care or community settings that require a fee, the parent is responsible for any associated costs with access to those settings. For more information, visit health.ny.gov/EI.