DHS Information Notices

Below you will find resources related to recent information notices issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention.  For a more comprehensive list of early intervention announcements please visit Provider Connections website. 

  1. Nepotism Policy & Procedures
  2. Provider Notice - Early Intervention Services Based on Scientific Based Research
  3. Audiology Evaluations and Early Intervention: Clarification of Billable Services
  4. Part C Illinois Annual Performance Report - 07/01/09-06/20/10
  5. Part C State Performance Plan 2005-2012
  6. Clarification of Existing Policy/Procedure Regarding Developmental Services Provided by Speech Language Pathologists to Children Eligible for Early Intervention (November 22, 2010)
  7. Clarification on the Use of the Developmental Justification of Need Guidelines and Worksheet

Nepotism Policy & Procedures

On July 24, 2014 two notices  (a provider notice and a CFC notice) were issued related to new nepotism policies and procedures.

Provider Notice - Early Intervention Services Based on Scientific Based Research

This Early Intervention provider notice is an Addendum to the Early Intervention Service Descriptions, Billing Codes and Rates document to inform Early Intervention providers about new guidance regarding early intervention services.

Audiology Evaluations and Early Intervention: Clarification of Billable Services

This notice is to clarify early intervention (EI) evaluation and assessment services performed by audiologists that are billable to the Early Intervention Services System.

Part C Illinois Annual Performance Report - 07/01/09-06/20/10

The federal fiscal year (FFY) 2009 Early Intervention (Part C) Annual Performance Report (APR) provides target data for the state and its 25 Child and Family Connections (CFC) offices for the time period of July 1, 2009 through June 30 2010 and responsive APR information for all indicators.  Information to address actions required by the Office of Special Education letter in response to the Illinois' February 2010 APR has been included.

Part C State Performance Plan 2005-2012

The Illinois State Performance Plan (SPP) is the culmination of an ongoing process of performance measurement and strategic planning for the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Program.  Throughout this document, you will read how the program has made good use of data for analysis, problem solving, policy development, and planning.

Clarification of Existing Policy/Procedure Regarding Developmental Services Provided by Speech Language Pathologists to Children Eligible for Early Intervention (November 22, 2010)

Clarification on the Use of the Developmental Justification of Need Guidelines and Worksheet

  • Online module titled "Natural Environments & the Developmental Justification of Need Requirement can be found by searching the "Training" page

If you have difficulty viewing a link, please email websupport@illinoiseitraining.org.