Program Description
UCP/NYC's Early Intervention Services are year-round and designed to maximize the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of infants and toddlers (ages birth to three) with special needs. For each child, an Individualized Family Service Plan is developed to focus on the child's strengths and needs as well as the family's concerns.

Services
Services typically are provided at a UCP/NYC center, but may also be offered in a child's home. Services include:

• special education instruction
• speech, occupational and physical therapies
• augmentative communication
• adaptive seating and positioning
• adaptive equipment
• assistive technology, including adapted toys
• health advocacy

Available services for families include:

• parent-child groups
• individual counseling
• monthly parent workshops
• referrals to community services
• assistance in transitioning to preschool services

Hours of Operation
Services at UCP/NYC children's centers are provided in half-day sessions either mornings or afternoons. Children attend up to 5 days a week, depending on need as identified in the child's "individualized family service plan." Round-trip transportation is also provided to families as part of the service. In addition, extended day care and private day care are available at UCP/NYC's children's centers. Home-based services are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and are scheduled at a time mutually convenient for families and staff.

Eligibility
To be eligible for UCP/NYC's Early Intervention Services, a child must be diagnosed by an approved evaluator as having either a developmental disability or developmental delay, be below the age of three, and live in either Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx or Staten Island. UCP/NYC's Early Intervention Services are suitable for the child with multiple physical and developmental disabilities, including challenging motor and health care needs.

Funding
UCP/NYC's Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and, in New York City, by the New York City Early Intervention Services. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Location and Travel Information
Early Intervention Services are offered in four New York City boroughs -- Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island. While transportation for children attending the centers is provided, families may contact the individual programs noted below for specific travel information.

To Apply to the Program or Obtain More Information, Contact:

Manhattan
Stuart Zavin, Assistant Director
Manhattan Children's Program
UCP of NYC
122 E. 23rd Street
New York, New York 10010
Tel: (212) 677-7400
Fax: (212) 982-5268

Brooklyn
Hearst Children's Center
UCP of NYC
160 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11230
Tel: (718) 436-7979
Fax: (718) 436-0071

Bronx
Beverly Ellman, Director
Bronx Children's Program
UCP of NYC
1770 Stillwell Avenue
Bronx, New York 10469
Tel: (718) 652-9790
Fax: (718) 547-9108

Staten Island
Frank Mercogliano, Director
Staten Island Children's Program
UCP of NYC
281 Port Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10302
Tel: (718) 442-6006
Fax: (718) 273-6467

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