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What is ECI?
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) helps babies and
toddlers, ages birth to 3, with disabilities or delays in their development. ECI
supports families through education and family services to help their children
reach their potential.
What are ECI
services?
Families and staff work as a team to develop a plan
outlining services for the child and family. Together they plan appropriate
activities. Services are provided in the home and community settings and help
children learn basic skills as part of their family's daily routines.
How much do ECI services cost?
Effective January 1, 2004, some ECI families will
share in the cost of ECI Services.
ECI has established a Family Cost Share for families.
Not all families will have to pay for ECI services. In fact, many will not be
subject to a Family Cost Share. If your family currently has Medicaid or CHIP
for your enrolled child or has income with 200% of the Federal poverty level,
you will not be charged for services. If your private insurance will pay for any
ECI provided service in a month, you will not be charged a Family Cost Share for
that month.
How do I find ECI?
Early Childhood Intervention of LifePath
Systems Program serves Collin, Kaufman, and
Rockwall Counties of Texas. If you are in the Plano School District you will
need to contact Infant and Toddler Intervention
Program. If you're not in this area call the DARS
Inquiries line at 1-800-628-5115 to find your local program. For TDD dial
1-866-581-9328.
What happens after I call?
You will be referred to a local ECI program. Your ECI program will check your
child for developmental delay and eligibility for enrollment in an ECI program.
Once a child is enrolled, a family plan will be developed and services will
begin. If the child is not eligible for ECI, staff will refer you to other
resources.
What if my child is age 3 or older?
Services are available for children and young adults with a disability (ages 3
to 21) through your local school district or
LifePath Systems.
What is LifePath Systems?
LifePath Systems provides a wide range of services to individuals of all ages
and their families. Our mission is to build stronger communities, person
by person.
In all of our programs we adhere to the following Quality Services principles:
- All persons seeking services will receive individualized supports based on their
unique needs and strengths;
- Assisting and educating families and friends helps build a natural support
network for each person;
- Partnerships with employers, schools, law enforcement, other providers and
community leaders improve our effectiveness and efficiency; and
- We must work continuously to eliminate any stigma associated with seeking
services.
At LifePath Systems, we have a fully qualified and highly trained staff who are
able to provide comprehensive care in the areas of:
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Therapy |
Rehabilitation |
Housing |
Employment |
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Respite |
Psychiatric care |
Counseling |
Case management |
We work with many insurers, state funding agencies, Medicaid, and other sources
of funds. Whenever possible, LifePath offers services based on a sliding
fee scale.
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