100% state funded through California's Early Start Program
Every Child Achieves' early intervention model is funded in correlation to the State of California's Early Start Program. Our program is strictly regional center funded.
100%
State funded
Because our program is strictly regional center funded, we are not able to accommodate outside clients who are seeking services directly. All referrals come directly from the regional center, and we have no impact on where they refer a child. A family may request Every Child Achieves as the organization providing services, but there are no guarantees.
Our program's funding covers comprehensive early intervention services inclusive of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Child Development Services. Our early intervention team delivers a wide variety of specialized services that work together to achieve the child's developmental and family goals identified in the assessment process.
Wondering how a child actually gets referred to us? Every referral begins with your regional center service coordinator — here's how that process works, step by step.
See our referral processInquiring about services?
All referrals and funding for our services come directly from the regional center, so we are not able to accept service requests directly from families. To start services, please contact your local regional center — and feel free to request Every Child Achieves as your provider during intake.
Learn more about Early StartWhat state funding means for families
- No cost to families for authorized Early Start services;
- No cash pay and no insurance billing — ever;
- All services are authorized and coordinated through your regional center;
- Every Child Achieves is currently vendored with six regional centers throughout the Greater Los Angeles region.
Vendored Partners
Regional centers we provide services for
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Regional Center?+
Regional Centers are private non-profit organizations set up throughout the state of California and divided up by regions. They are responsible for providing services and support to those with developmental disabilities and their families all over California, and ultimately uphold the laws set forth by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Regional Centers provide diagnosis and assessment of eligibility and help plan, access, coordinate and monitor the services and supports needed because of a developmental disability. After eligibility is determined, a Service Coordinator is typically assigned to help develop a plan for services, explain where services are available, and help you obtain the approved services for your child.
What is the Early Start Program?+
The Early Start Program is California's response to federal legislation ensuring that early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system of services available statewide. Infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months may be eligible for early intervention services if, through documented evaluation and assessment, they meet the state's eligibility criteria. (California Government Code: Section 95014(a))
How do I find out if I am eligible for services?+
To locate the appropriate regional center for your catchment area, visit the State of California Department of Developmental Services website. Please note that due to state budget cuts, once an evaluation has been completed and eligibility determined, the regional center may have you refer to your respective health insurance company prior to receiving ongoing services funded through the regional center.
How do I file a complaint?+
The Department of Developmental Services can be reached at (916) 654-1987, or you may file a complaint through the DDS appeals, complaints and comments page.
Ready to learn more?
Explore how a child is referred to our program, or browse the services our interdisciplinary team provides.