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Presentation to:
Title I Program Conference &
Annual Homeless Liaison Conference
Presented by:
Ruth Cantor, Program Consultant, Babies Can’t Wait
Erica Glenn, GaDOE Homeless Grant Consultant
Date: June 18-20, 2013
Collaboration with Community Partners:Early Intervention, Public Health Programs -
And the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Homeless Education
Program
Agenda• Introduction of Georgia Department of Public Health• Collaboration between Georgia Department of Public Health
and GaDOE• Overview of the State Interagency Coordinating Council
(SICC)• Early Intervention Referral Information• Overview of the Children 1st Program• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)• Overview of the Babies Can’t Wait Program• Services Provided to Families• Transition Planning• Questions• Resources
Georgia Department of Public Health
• Responsible for a Comprehensive Child Find System.oAll infants/toddlers with disabilities in
the State who are eligible for services are identified, located and evaluated;
oDetermine which children are receiving services; and
oDetermine which children might be eligible but are not receiving services
Collaboration
• Part C of the IDEA and Federal Regulations released by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) mandates a Public Awareness Program and formation of and active State Interagency Coordinating Council.
• Partners in both efforts includes the GaDOE, Homeless Education program.
State Interagency Coordinating Council
To advise and assist the Department of Public Health and other agencies responsible for serving infants and toddlers, birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities and their families, in providing:
· appropriate, · family-centered, and a· comprehensive service delivery system which
promotes optimal child development and family functioning.
When to Refer to Early Intervention – Public Health Programs for Infants and Toddlers – Birth - 5
When Should a Referral be Made?
• At the earliest sign of a delay. o Early identification leads to early
interventiono “Wait and see” approach can limit
benefits of intervention oDevelopmental delays are not “grown
out of”oWithout intervention, children may
require more services at school age
• Single Point of Entry : to public health and/or prevention based programs and services
• All children come to one place which aides in data
collection for all Georgia’s children
• Determination of most appropriate services
• To make a referral to Children 1st call your local health department or call 1-855-707-8277
Goal of Children 1st
• Identify all children (birth to 5 years) at risk for poor health and developmental outcomes
• Link at-risk children and families to appropriate public health and community services
• Link at-risk children to primary health care provider
Children 1st Eligibility
• Birth to age 5
• Medical and/or social-environmental risk factors
• Voluntary
• No financial or health insurance requirements
Children 1st
• Children 1st in all 18 Health Districts
• Referrals for Babies Can’t Wait, Children’s Medical, Services, Health Check, & Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention should come through Children 1st
• Referrals can be faxed or mailed to the District Coordinator
• Parents can contact District Coordinators to complete a telephone referral
Identification
Screening
Assessment
Linkage/Referral
Monitoring
Identification of all births in Georgia through Electronic
Birth Certificate (EBC) or referral form
Screening of all births and children up to age fiveScreening and Referral FormDevelopmental screening using Ages and Stages Questionnaire
(ASQ:3) andAges and Stages: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE)
Assessments of all children and families at riskMaternal and Child Health Assessment
Referral/Linkage of children and families with riskconditions to medical home, other public health
andcommunity programs, and community resources
Ongoing health and developmental monitoring to assure
the child is school-ready by age five years
Functions of Children 1st
• Serves infants 0-12 months who are low birth weight or medically fragile
• Nursing home visiting and follow-up for infants at increased risk of morbidity or mortality
1st Care
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Legislation that provides funding to states to ensure that children with disabilities receive supports and services.
• Part C of the Act addresses early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers (Birth to Three) with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)Call 1-800-229-2038
Builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family/caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
I. ReferralII. IntakeIII. Evaluation & Assessment ActivitiesIV. Individualized Family Service Plan
ActivitiesV. Transition Activities
Major Steps in BCW
Eligibility - BCW
• Birth to 3 years old• Reside in Georgia• Have a:
- Mental or physical diagnoses known to have a high incidence of developmental delay (e.g. Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, severe sensory impairment, etc.) (Category 1) or;
• Significant developmental delay determined on
evaluation (Category 2)
Services Provided at NoCost to Every Family:
• Child Find• Developmental
Evaluation/Assessment• Individualized Family Service
Plan (IFSP) development• Procedural Safeguards
(Parent’s rights)• Service Coordination Services
• Transition Planning
Funding for Services Not Listed Above
• Insurance: Private or Public (e.g. Medicaid)
• Family Cost Participation
• BCW as payer of last resort
Establishing the Family as the Focus of Services
Recognizes and accommodates the impact that special needs may have on the entire family system. It recognizes the strengths of the family and ensures sensitivity to the family’s emotional needs.
Services that may be necessary
to meet developmental outcomes on IFSP
Assistive technology
Health services
Nutrition Services
Physical Therapy
Special Instruction
Audiology Medical Services
Psychology Services
Speech/Language Therapy
Family training & counseling
Nursing Services
Occupational
TherapySocial Work
Vision Services
Transition Planning
• Every child who exits the program receives transition planning and services
• Can be started as early as 9 months before the 3rd birthday
• Assist families in identifying options after exiting BCW
• With parental consent, share information about child with appropriate agency
Resources
• www.health.state.ga.us (DPH)• www.cdc.gov/ncbdd/actearly/• www.p2pga.org (Parent 2 Parent)• http://gucchd.georgetown.edu• www.Makethefirstfivecount.org free on-line screening for all parents and
caregivers