Referrals

A referral for early intervention can come from various sources, including parents, guardians, family members, physicians, CYFD (Children, Youth and Families Department), community resources, or daycares. It is essential that parents or guardians are aware of the referral being made on their behalf. A referral typically includes basic information such as your family's name, address, and telephone number, along with the reason for the referral. Once a referral is submitted, Los Pasitos will reach out to explain the goals of early intervention and how it can support your child's development and well-being. If you agree to participate, the intake process will begin.

Professionals Information

Parents do not need to wait for someone else to initiate a referral. However, if you would like to know which professionals commonly make referrals for early intervention services, here is a list:

- Hospitals (including prenatal and postnatal care facilities)

- Physicians

- Child care and early learning programs

- Local educational agencies (LEAs)

- Public health facilities

- Social service agencies

- Clinics or healthcare providers

- Child welfare agencies

- Homeless and domestic violence shelters

If you are a professional wishing to refer a child, please ensure that the family is informed about the referral and follow the appropriate steps to make the referral.

Privacy

All information regarding your child and family is kept confidential. Occasionally, your early intervention provider may need to obtain or share information about your child to determine eligibility or arrange services. Your early intervention provider must obtain your permission before requesting or sharing information with other agencies or service providers. Sharing this information is entirely your choice. Only early intervention staff members involved with you and your child have access to your files. No one else can look at your files without your consent. Your early intervention provider is required to keep a record of who accesses your files. You may request a written explanation regarding how your private information is protected. Your right to confidentiality is upheld under federal law by both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).