Early Intervention (EI) is a free program for children ages birth to three who qualify based on a developmental evaluation. Any child eligible for EI receives services in their natural environment, like home, childcare center, or community, on days and times that are convenient for families and other caregivers.

Getting Started in Early Intervention

If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact the EI program for your county.

• Allegheny County, The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers: 412-885-6000
• Armstrong/Indiana, Behavioral and Developmental Health Program: 724-548-3452 for Armstrong or 724-349-3350 for Indiana
• Beaver County, The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers: 724-891-2827 for Beaver 724-891-2827
• Butler County, Center for Community Resources: 724-431-3748
• Lawrence County, Human Services Center: 724-658-6064
• Mercer County, Behavioral Health Commission: 724-662-2230
• Washington County, Behavioral Health and Developmental Services: 724-228-6832
• Westmoreland County, Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc.: 724-837-1808

The county will assign you a Service Coordinator (SC). The SC will contact you to schedule a time to come to your home to complete an intake packet, which will help them learn more about your child and family. You will receive more information about the EI program, and a Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (MDE) will be scheduled. It will assess the five areas of your child's development to determine if they will benefit from services.

If your child is eligible for EI based on their evaluation, all families are given a choice of agencies that provide services in your area. Please tell your SC you want Pediatric Therapy Professionals (PTP).