Franklin County Early Intervention Service Coordination

Franklin County Early Intervention Service Coordination | Youth Advocate Services

2323 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43204

Yes..

Eligibility

Must be a Franklin County resident and have child under the age of three and suspected of a developmental delay or disability. Eligibility is determined through a screening process. Once determined eligible, families may have the option to choose YAS as their service coordination provider.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm.

(614) 258-9927

Voice

(614) 745-1964

Fax

(614) 285-3748

Voice

Languages

Third-party interpretation services available for families.

Application process

Call 1-800-755-GROW(4769) or fill out an online referral form at https://ochids.odh.ohio.gov/public/refer

Fees

None.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Part of a statewide system, the Franklin County Early Intervention program provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities. This early childhood program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist parents and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday routines. It is a collaborative, home and community-based system where caregivers and a team of specialized professionals work together to provide ongoing support to the child.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

What's Here

Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

Providing organization

Youth Advocate Services

Founded in 1978 as Ohio's first treatment Foster Care program, Youth Advocate Services (YAS) remains an essential organization addressing the ever-evolving needs of Central Ohio families. YAS' impactful Foster Care, Franklin County Early Intervention, and Behavioral Health programs offer counseling, service coordination and community and education support services - all provided at no cost to families.