Bureau of EI
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Early Intervention, serves as the state’s lead agency for IDEA Part C. The Bureau administers the statewide Early Intervention Services system in coordination with its administrative partners – EI Training Program, Central Billing Office, EI Clearinghouse, EI Monitoring, and Provider Connections – as well as with the 25 Child and Family Connection (CFC) offices located around the state and the EI providers.
The basis for all policies and procedures for Early Intervention are:
- The Early Intervention Services System Act (325 ILCS 20)
- The Administrative Code, Part 500
- The Principles of Early Intervention in English revised 01/2021 – as approved by the Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention (IICEI)
- Principles of Early Intervention (in Spanish) revised 01/2021 – as approved by the Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention (IICEI)
This section will be used to highlight Bureau information that every provider should be aware of and understand as very important members of the Early Intervention Services system.
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
Annual Performance Report (APR)
Annual State Grant Application