Effectiveness of 2-1-1 Los Angeles in linking children with high risk for developmental delay to intervention services

2018

The purpose of the project is to evaluate the timeliness to diagnosis and or intervention services provided by Part C's Early Start program for identified at-risk children through the 2-1-1 developmental screening program and review diagnostic outcomes and services provided by Part C's Early Start program for children identified through 2-1-1 developmental screening project. This sample includes all children 0-3 years referred to Part C Early Start Program from 2011-2013 for developmental concerns that includes children screened by 2-1-1 Los Angeles and identified as high-risk for developmental delay referred to one Part C, Early Start program. A retrospective review of existing data regarding children referred to Part C Early Start Program for developmental concerns will be collected to compare referrals made by 2-1-1 Los Angeles to other referral sources.

Part C, Early Start, Referral, developmental screening

Performing Research or Evaluation

Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Geographic Areas, Urban

Single-County

N/A