State Information
89 IL Admin Code 500 (Rule 500)
Provides the operational rules for the Illinois Early Intervention System.
Illinois Child and Family Connection Office Listings
The Child and Family Connections offices are the initial point of contact for the Illinois Early Intervention system. Contact the local CFC office for your area to make a referral for a child.
Principles of Early Intervention
On the Illinois Department of Human Services website.
Professional Development and Resources
A list of professional development and technical assistance projects for early childhood providers & families in Illinois.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood
A new state agency, the Department of Early Childhood will unite the majority of early childhood services into one place, making it easier for families to access critical services for stronger coordination between the various early childhood programs and services provided by the state.
Federal Information
U.S. Department of Education: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. OSEP administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)