Child and Family
Connections is part of a statewide system responsible for
ensuring that all referrals of children under the age of three
to the Early Intervention Services System receive a timely
response.
Early Intervention provides services for children with disabilities or at-risk conditions. Children may be eligible for early intervention services if they have
1. Medical: Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, diagnosed hearing or vision loss, seizure disorder, spinal bifida, prematurity and other medical conditions.
2. Developmental Delay: Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language, movement difficulties and other delays.
Child and Family Connections will help families with children between birth and age three to obtain evaluations and assessments. They will help determine eligibility for early intervention services. If eligible, an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) will be developed to help a child learn, grow and receive needed services.
If not residing in Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, or Randolph County, please access this document to determine the Child and Family Connections which serves your county or visit The Early Interventions Home and click on CFC Directory at the top of page.
Child & Family Connections 21 invites you to our 2nd Annual Early Intervention Provider Fair.
Upcoming Early Intervention Professional Development Opportunities in Southern IL
July 28, 2011
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Ramada Inn, Fairview Heights
Assessment in Early Intervention: Making it Meaningful for Families
Sponsored by the IL Early Intervention Training Program. Visit www.illinoiseitraining.org for more information and to register.
July 29, 2011
9:30 am-Noon
Memorial Health Education Center, O’Fallon
Understanding Anxiety in Infants & Young Children
Sponsored by Child & Family Connections # 21. EI credit approved. More detailed information can be found at www.illinoiseitraining.org. Register with Lynn Barts at cfc21sec@yahoo.com
August 19, 2011
9:00 am-3:00 pm
SIUE- East St Louis Campus
“Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) Global Tool Training
Sponsored by the IL Early Intervention Training Program. Visit www.illinoiseitraining.org for more information and to register.
August 31, 2011
12:30-2:30 pm
Memorial Health Education Center, O’Fallon
Partnering with Families and Interpreters in Early Intervention
Sponsored by Child & Family Connections # 21. All EI Providers welcome! EI Credit requested. Register with Lynn Barts at cfc21sec@yahoo.com
September 9, September 22, October 21, & November 10, 2011
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Regency Conference Center, O’Fallon
Partnering for Success Institute Sponsored by the IL Early Intervention Training Program. Visit www.illinoiseitraining.org for more detailed information and to register. EI Credit approved for 25 hours in various areas. PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT, NO PARTIAL CREDIT GIVEN.
SAVE THE DATE:
** September 21, 2011 – Southern IL Perinatal Conference – Regency Conference Center, O’Fallon IL
** September 26-28 -SHARING A VISION CONFERENCE – Springfield, IL www.sharingavision.org
** September 30, 2011 – Early Intervention for Children with Hearing Impairment: From A to Z 9:00 am – 3:00pm SIU-E, Sponsored by Central Institute for the Deaf. For more information on cost, EI credit approval and registration visit www.illinoiseitraining.org