MH/IDD/EI
Franklin/Fulton County Early Intervention Program is designed to provide specialized services for newborns to three (3) year old children in their natural environment to help them reach developmental milestones. Services are determined by a team that supports the child and the family through individualized plans that encourage progress and development in areas that may include motor development, communication skills, cognition and problem solving, play skills and/or socialization. â??
Related Services
Physical Address
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Voice
Application process
Any family with a concern about their child's development may call the CONNECT Helpline Toll Free at 1-(800) 692-7288 or local Early Intervention Service Coordination in Franklin/Fulton provided by Service Access and Management, Inc. (SAM) at (717) 709-4321
Fee
Services are provided at no cost.
Eligibility
Children age birth to three (3) are eligible to receive an evaluation if their parent(s)/guardian(s) have concerns regarding their development. Infants/toddlers are eligible to receive early intervention services when they are determined, through evaluation, to have a 25% or greater delay in one or more of five developmental areas (i.e.: Cognitive development, language/speech development, social/emotional development, Physical development and/or self-help development). A child is eligible for at-risk tracking services if they meet one (1) of the following criteria: 1. Birth weight under 3.5 pounds 2. Cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) 3. Born to chemically dependent mother and referred by a physician, health care provider or parent 4. Abused or neglected, as substantiated and referred by the county children and youth agency under Child Protective Services Law 5. Confirmed dangerous levels of lead poisoning as set by the Department of Health 6. Experiencing homelessness
Service area
Franklin, PA Fulton, PA
Agency info
Franklin County Government
Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners elected every four years by the citizens who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the entire operation of the county and represents the best interests of the citizens. County commissioners also oversee the the core functions of the county government such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Other officials are also elected to perform certain functions: the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Recorder of Deeds. Under the direction of these officers, the county maintains important legal records such as real estate deeds, licenses and permits, and financial records.