Ages 0-3

State Agencies:

Executive Office of Human & Health Services (EOHHS)

• Department of Public Health (DPH)
  
  • Early Intervention (EI) 
    Serves Massachusetts families with children under the age of three who are not reaching age-appropriate milestones, diagnosed with certain conditions, or have medical or social histories which may put them at risk for a developmental delay. EI services are meant to help support families and caregivers and to enhance the development and learning of infants and toddlers. Find your Early Intervention Program: www.mass.gov/info-details/ei-program-contact-information
  • Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs
    The goal of the Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs is to promote good health and quality of life for all children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
  • Apply for DDS Services
  • DDS Family Support Centers

• MassHealth (Medicaid)
  • Massachusetts Health Connector
  • Health Insurance Tool – Exceptional Lives

Additional Resources:

Family TIES of Massachusetts Family TIES of Massachusetts provides information and referral services, emotional support, and training to parents of children and youth with special needs. Driven and staffed by parents of children with special needs, we offer a unique type of emotional and practical support to families with similar life experiences.

MassOptions
A Service of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to find free resources and services to support your family and loved one.

Educational Advocacy:

• Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
• Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPaN)