Regional Center Early Intervention (Ages 0–3)

At an IFSP meeting, you and the service coordinator will discuss your child’s needs and goals, specific concerns you may have about your child’s development, and what services you receive from other resources. You will also discuss Regional Center–funded services that may be appropriate.

Under California law, children are eligible for early intervention services if they have a developmental delay or are at risk of a developmental delay. Learn the specific criteria for Regional Center eligibility.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are certain milestones in an infant’s first year to pay attention to when it comes to seeking out speech, physical, occupational, and behavioral therapy. Eighty percent of brain growth occurs during the first three years of life, so earlier is better.