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Early Intervention

Early Intervention Program LogoThe Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program is an entitlement program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to 3 years of age. Anyone can make a referral to Early Intervention. All referred children will receive a developmental assessment, and many will also receive a multidisciplinary evaluation. All eligible children will be assigned a service coordinator, and all Early Intervention Services are delivered at no cost to the family.

What You Need

The following information is needed in order to make a referral to the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program:

  • child’s first and last name
  • parent’s first and last name
  • parent’s address and phone number,child’s date of birth
  • child’s gender
  • the medical assistance number (if receiving MA)
  • and the child
  • Social Security number (if known)

At-Risk Tracking

Children who are evaluated and determined not eligible for services may be eligible for at-risk tracking if they meet the following criteria:

  • birth weight under 3.3 pounds
  • NICU graduate
  • elevated blood lead level
  • substantial abuse or neglect
  • born to chemically dependent mother
  • experiencing homelessness

Children who are followed in the “at-risk” tracking program receive regular developmental screenings until age three. A case will be opened for every child who meets any of the at-risk criteria.

Children who are ages 3-5 that have developmental delays are served in the Preschool Early Intervention Program. In Philadelphia this program is called Elwyn SEEDS. To make a referral to the Elwyn SEEDS program call 215-222-8054.

Visit the IDS Resources Page to learn about the additional array of resources available for children with intellectual disabilities.

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Children’s Services

IDS Children's Services LogoDBHIDS understands the earlier we provide supports, the faster we are able to provide professional care as a community, and assist children in participating in their communities. We do this by partnering with city agencies, including the criminal justice, housing, school, and child welfare systems, as well as the general public with behavioral health issues, the faster we are able to provide professional care as a community.

This requires paying attention to social determinants of health, which include the availability of support, experiences of trauma, access to behavioral health care, educational and economic opportunities, and the social and physical environment. We do this by partnering with city agencies including the criminal justice, housing, school, and child welfare systems, as well as the behavioral health treatment system and the general public.

Early Intervention Services

The Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program is an entitlement program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to 3 years of age who have or are at risk for having a developmental delay. IDS coordinates this program in Philadelphia County and reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning who also provides the funding for this program. Anyone can make a referral to Early Intervention and all referred children will receive a developmental assessment and many will also receive a multidisciplinary evaluation. Eligible children will be assigned a service coordinator and all Early Intervention Services are delivered at no cost to the family.
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Transition Planning

The purpose of Transition Planning for individuals with an intellectual disAbility, is to facilitate a successful transition for young people from school to adult life. While it is essential that transition planning occur for all students 14 and older, there are things families can do to prepare their child for a successful transition throughout the various stages of their lives.
Learn More About the Various Resources Available

Visit the IDS Resources Page to learn about the additional array of resources available for children with intellectual disabilities.

Eligibility

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Eligibility

To be eligible for services in Pennsylvania, you must:

  • Have an IQ of 70 or below
  • Have significant limitations in three areas such as communication, self-care, home living and social skills, based on a standardized test of adaptive behavior
  • Have proof of an intellectual disability before your 22nd birthday, and
  • Be a legal resident of Pennsylvania

Eligibility documentation and a current psychological evaluation must be available to be reviewed by IDS before a registration appointment is scheduled.

Individuals New to the System

If you were never registered for services, or if you are coming from the public school system, children‘s services such as the Department of Human Services, or a nursing home, you may be eligible to register for services.

How Do You Receive Intellectual disAbility Services?

To find out if you are eligible for intellectual disAbility services, call the Philadelphia IDS Registration Unit at 215-685-4677 to make an appointment with a registration specialist.

Additional information about state-funded benefits are available on the Compass website.

For more information visit the IDS Service Directory.

Next Steps

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Getting Started

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Getting Started

What to Bring When You Meet with Us

If you are eligible, a registration appointment will be scheduled at IDS. You will be asked to bring:

  • Personal and demographic information
  • Social Security card
  • Medicaid or Access card
  • Birth certificate
  • Any supporting medical or psychiatric evaluations

IDS will request that you provide a completed physical exam form to the Supports Coordinator.

If you are not receiving Medical Assistance and are eligible, we will provide you with information on how to enroll.

The Process

Step 1: Meet with a Registration Specialist
The Registration Specialist will complete forms with you and your family. This includes the waiting list form, application for waiver services (if applicable), services preference, voter registration, and a social summary.

Step 2: Discussing Services
The registration specialist will help you begin to plan by discussing services you may need and offer you a choice of a supports coordination organization (SCO).
More information about SCOs

Step 3: Eligibility Notification
Within 10 days after the registration process is complete, you will receive an eligibility determination letter. Your rights in the mediation and appeal process will be included in the letter.

Step 4: Refer to an SCO and Develop an ISP
Within two weeks later you are referred to the SCO, you will be assigned to a supports coordinator. The supports coordinator will help you develop an individual support plan (ISP), as well as identify, locate, coordinate, and monitor community and system services and supports. Please note that you can transfer your SCO at any time you are not satisfied with services.

Additional information about state-funded benefits are available on the Compass website.

Adult Services

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Adult Services

My City, My Place Adult Services LogoPhiladelphia Intellectual disAbility Services is an administrative entity under contract to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to administer services in Philadelphia. IDS works with service providers to offer quality supports and services so individuals will have choices in their lives, meaningful relationships, and participation in their community as valued citizens.

Waiver Services

In addition to supports coordination, if determined eligible for the waiver, services include but are not limited to: home and community habilitation; adaptive equipment; behavior and other therapies; habilitation services; and residential, respite, employment, and day services. For further information you can access the complete list of service definitions available from the Pennsylvania Home and Community Services Information System. Services for individuals are reimbursed by the Pennsylvania state treasury, primarily through the Medicaid waiver, a provision of the Social Security Act. A limited amount of resources may be available to individuals not in the Waiver.

What You Need to Know

  • There may be waiting lists for Waiver services, but all eligible individuals receive supports coordinator services at no charge.
  • If you are not eligible for Medicaid waiver services, you will be helped to find other community services.
  • If you are not registered to vote, you will be offered the opportunity to complete an application.
  • It is important for all eligible individuals to register with Intellectual disAbility Services if he or she wants to receive services and supports.

Learn more about how to get started in accessing Adult Services.

Find out if you are eligible for IDS’ services.

Visit the IDS Resources page to learn about the array of resources available for adults with intellectual disabilities.

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My City, My Place

IDS Logo, It's All About CommunityPhiladelphia Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) is an administrative entity under contract to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to administer services in Philadelphia. IDS works with service providers to offer quality supports and services so individuals will have choices in their lives, meaningful relationships, and participation in their community as valued citizens.

We at IDS keep the emphasis on ability, rather than disability, and so we use the big “A” and little “d” on our letterhead, signage, and websites. As part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Srvices, our acronym is DBHIDS.

Respect and dignity towards all our citizens is one of the ways a great nation will be judged. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is pleased to support the growing movement to eliminate stigma, and stop using the r-word.

People and their family members want to have an everyday life that is typical of the general population, and Philadelphia DBHIDS supports these values. To learn more about the Values, Beliefs, and Guidelines of Philadelphia IDS, use the links below.

IDS Events

You can keep track of IDS events by following the link below. Be sure to keep up to date on everything that’s happening in the city and within the IDS community.

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The 16th Employment Supports Symposium: Employment First, Employment Now! (Two-Day Event)

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Networks for Training and Development, Inc., in conjunction with Philadelphia DBHIDS, proudly presents the 16th Employment Supports Symposium: “Employment First, Employment Now!”

The disability services system has changed by leaps and bounds since the days of hushed voices and institutions, but there is still a lot of work to do in order to make true community integration a reality for all, even those with the most significant disabilities. Come and hear about the exciting opportunities for systems change provided by Employment First policies, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and recent final Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) rule. The opportunities for meaningful systems change are great, and community integration for all, no matter their level of need, is closer than ever.

Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS)

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Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS)

The Mission of Intellectual disAbility Services is to create, promote, and enhance the supports and services available to people with intellectual disability. Individuals will have access to quality supports and services that foster:

  • Choices in their everyday lives
  • Meaningful personal relationships with friends, family, neighbors
  • Presence and participation in their communities
  • Dignity and respect as valued citizens of Philadelphia

The City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is considered to be an Administrative Entity (AE), contractually obligated to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to conduct the business of the service system in Philadelphia.

To accomplish this mission, IDS contracts directly with more than 70 agencies and service providers to provide:

  • Early intervention services
  • In-home supports and respite services
  • Employment and adult day services
  • Community living and lifesharing (family living) services

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