LifePath Systems ECI - The Process

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Steps: How Do I Get Started?


	1.) Referral A child should be referred to ECI as soon as there is a concern about a developmental delay. A referral source, such as your doctor, is required by law to call ECI within two days if a delay is suspected. 2.) Intake/Screening This is required to happen within 45 days of the referral. 3.) Evaluation/Assessment This is required to happen within 45 days of the referral.

Next Steps: ECI Services


	4.) Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Meeting This is required to happen within 45 days of referral. 5.) Delivery of Services Services will start within 28 days of IFSP meeting. 6.) 6 Month Review of Plan 12 Month Review of Plan 7.) Need for Change in Services or Re-Evaluation/Assessment 8.) On-Going Delivery of Services

Future Steps: Leaving ECI


	9.) Transition/Discharge You must leave ECI when your child turns 3 or when he/she is developing appropriately for his or her age and is no longer eligible for ECI. Planning should begin at age 2.

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