Take Action to Ensure Young NY Children with Disabilities Get the Services They Need

Early Intervention (EI) provides critical developmental evaluations and services to young children (0-3) with developmental delays and disabilities. Years of underfunding and inadequate rates have led to provider shortages resulting in detrimental service delays for young children, particularly those in low-income communities of color. New York State currently ranks 50th in the nation for timely delivery of EI services. Nearly half of children deemed eligible for EI services do not receive them within the legally required timeline.

Two years ago, the State budget included investments to increase EI rates by 5%. Unfortunately, increased funding has not been implemented, and the Governor’s FY27 Executive Budget once again fails to guarantee the investments necessary to address provider shortages and service delays.

Take action today and urge state leaders to invest in New York’s youngest children by including the promised 5% provider rate increase and working towards a sustainable EI system in NY