Early Intervention - ECDOH
95 Franklin St, 8th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Eligibility
Children from birth through 2 years of age with a high risk of delay, a suspected delay in development, or a confirmed diagnosis of developmental disability. Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility. If a child is found not eligible, parents can request developmental monitoring.
Service Area: Erie County.
Hours
Call for information.
(716) 858-8701
Fax·
Fax
(716) 858-6892
Fax·
Fax
(716) 858-7690
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 858-6161
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call or fax.
Fees
Free.
Service area
Erie County, NY
A voluntary developmental evaluation and services program offered by New York State and administered locally by the Erie County Department of Health. Serves children from birth through 2 years of age and their families where there is a high risk of delay, a suspected delay in development, or a confirmed diagnosis of developmental disability. A variety of therapeutic and support services are offered to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Services for eligible children and their families include:
- Periodic developmental screening and tracking of at risk children
- Service coordination for eligible children and families
- Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
- Provision of early intervention services in the IFSP at no cost to parents
- Delivery of services in natural settings in the community where children of the same age are typically found, to the maximum extent appropriate
Last assured
04/28/2026
Providing organization
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)