About

Believe in Me Early Intervention Inc. is an approved provider of Early Intervention Program (EIP) services in New York City and is under contract with the municipality to deliver services in all five boroughs. 

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) and early intervention services available through the EIP are for children less than 3 years of age who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability. 

The EIP is a public program funded by the New York State and county Governments. 

All children must be referred to the municipality to access EIP services. Any contact information, except that of the appropriate municipal agency responsible for local administration of the EIP, when the purpose of the materials is to refer potentially eligible children or to provide information about obtaining EIP services. You can contact New York City by dialing “311” to begin the referral process. 

All services provided under the EIP are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents. Health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement for early intervention services provided to eligible children and their families. 

Eligibility for the EIP can be determined only by State-approved evaluators under contract with the municipality. 

If a child is found eligible for the EIP, all needed early intervention services are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized by the municipality. 

The municipality will arrange for service providers, considering the individual needs of the child and family, to deliver the services authorized by the municipality. 

When early intervention services are delivered in child care settings or community locations that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying any associated costs with such access to child care or community locations.