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 Physically
Handicapped
Children’s
Program
assists families with health-related and social problems and
coordinates the appropriate services for a child.
Eligibility
Any
family with a child under 21 years of age who has a physically
handicapping condition can apply for financial assistance under the
program. In general, eligible conditions include birth defects, many
long-term conditions with rehabilitative potential, physical
handicaps that can be corrected or improved, and other conditions
where treatment and preventive services will
benefit the child.
Financial
Each family that
applies is required to submit full financial disclosure. The following
documents must be submitted:
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Verification of the last eight weeks
of earned income
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A complete current income tax return
with all schedules (Federal and State)
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For self employed, the most recent
profit and loss statement
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A medical insurance card and, if
possible, the medical benefits book
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For further
information or to arrange a face to face interview, please call
845-364-2081.
 Committee
on Preschool
Special
Education
(CPSE) iis
a statewide program that provides services to classified preschool
children. If a 3-5 year old child is delayed in the area(s) of
speech / language, physical, learning or behavior / social
development, he/she may be eligible to receive services through the
CPSE. The program is administered by the child’s local school
district and services are provided at no cost to the family.
The CPSE is
overseen by the New York State Education Department (SED), Office of
Vocational
and
Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) and
is funded by the State and County.Referral The
first step in the process is to make a referral asking that the
child be evaluated to determine if he/she needs special education
services. A referral can be made by the child’s parent, doctor,
teacher, or other designated person. Referrals are made to the
Chairperson of the Committee on Preschool Special Education in the
child’s local school district.
(Click here for a list of School District CPSE Chairpersons)
Evaluation Once
the child has been referred to the committee, the parent chooses an
approved evaluator from a list of evaluation sites. The parent must
give written consent for evaluations. The evaluations will provide
information about the child’s strengths and weaknesses. They will
include:
Services
In order to be eligible, a child must have a
disability that affects his or her ability to learn. If eligible,
the child will be identified as a “preschool child with a
disability”.
The committee always must consider delivering services in the least
restrictive environment. They will first consider providing Related
Services, or Special Education Itinerant Teacher services, or
Related Services in combination with Special Education Itinerant
Teacher services. These services may be delivered at the child’s
daycare or regular education setting or at the provider’s office. If
these services are not appropriate to meet the child’s needs, then a
half-day or full-day special education preschool program will be
considered.
Transportation
Door to door busing
is provided for children eligible for transportation
 Early
Intervention
Program
is a
statewide program offering therapeutic and support services for
children with special needs. The program offers services to
children up to three years of age
and their
families. Early Intervention services are provided at no cost to
families.
Referral The
first step is to contact the Early Intervention office at
845-364-2032 asking for the child to be evaluated. A child’s
parent, doctor, baby sitter, or other designated person can make a
referral. An initial service coordinator will contact the family
and make an appointment to
meet with them.
Evaluation
Once the child has been referred, the parent will choose an
evaluator from a list of approved agencies. The evaluation includes
at least two disciplines; one being the family’s area of concern,
and a generalist who can address all domains.
Individualized
Family Service Plan
(IFSP)
After
evaluations are completed, an IFSP committee is convened to review
the results and determine a plan for the family. In order to be
eligible, a child must have a 33% delay in one area or a 25% delay
in two areas of development. The staff must consider delivering
services in the most natural setting. For babies/toddlers this
would be in their home. If a child is eligible for services they
also then may choose a service coordinator, who is responsible for
ensuring that the IFSP services are being provided, and to assist
the family with other concerns.
For more
information on the Early Intervention Program or to refer a child,
please call 845-364-2032.
Rockland
County
Child
Find
Program
The focus of the Child Find component of the Early Intervention
Program is to ensure that children are engaged in primary health
care where they will receive developmental surveillance and
screenings, and referral to the Early Intervention Program as
appropriate.
Referrals can be
made by calling 845-364-2032. A child’s parent, pediatrician,
hospital, or any other designated person can make the referral.
Infants should be referred if they:
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Were born after a
pregnancy of less than 32 weeks
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Weigh less than 4
pounds 7 ounces at birth
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Spend 10 days or
more in the NICU
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Have a diagnosed
medical problem at birth or shortly there after.
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After referral, a
Child Find Coordinator will:
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Contact the
family and explain the program.
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Provide
information and referrals to the appropriate community agency, if
services are needed.
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Monitor that
developmental surveillance has been done, and if not, provide a
screening for the child.
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