Program
Early Intervention — Philadelphia (Birth to Age 5)
Verified · October 23, 2026 Deadline soon — check dates
Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program provides coaching support and services at no cost to families with children from birth to age five who have developmental delays and disabilities. In Philadelphia, children from birth to age 3 are served by the Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, with service coordination through ChildLink, and children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays are served by the Preschool Early Intervention Program, called Elwyn ELS. All referred children receive a developmental assessment, and eligible children are assigned a service coordinator.
- Organization
- Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program and Elwyn ELS (Pennsylvania Early Intervention)
- Who qualifies
- Children from birth to age five who have special needs due to developmental delays and disabilities. Anyone can make a referral.
- Documents needed
- For an Infant Toddler referral: the child's first and last name, the parent's first and last name, the parent's address and phone number, the child's date of birth, the child's gender, the Medical Assistance number (if receiving MA), and the child's Social Security number (if known).
- How to apply
- For a child from birth to age 3, call the Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program intake line at 215-685-4646 or email Birthto3EI@phila.gov (service coordination is through ChildLink). For a child ages 3 to 5, call Elwyn ELS at 215-222-8054. Statewide, you can also call Pennsylvania CONNECT at 800-692-7288.
- Cost
- Free — Early Intervention services are provided at no cost to families.
- Last verified
- October 23, 2026
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