Who can make referrals to ECI?

Anyone can make a referral (parents, friends, doctors, clinics, etc.)
Call 888-754-0524.

What services are provided?

In addition to assessments, treatment planning and service coordination, ECI offers the following services: nutrition, psychological, social work, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapies, developmental services, interpretation and transition services.

Where are services provided?

In your home, your child's daycare center, anywhere your child spends time during the day.

Where do I need to live in order to receive services for my child?

A child may be eligible for services if he/she resides in Tarrant, Parker, Palo Pinto, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, or Navarro County.

How much do your services cost?

Assessments, service coordination, treatment planning and public school provided auditory and vision services are at no cost to all families. There is a Family Cost Share for intervention services based on a sliding fee scale. Children with Medicaid, CHIP, SSI, TANF cash benefits, Medicaid and insurance and consent to bill insurance and children in foster care will have no cost share to pay. Families whose income is less than 250% of poverty and families whose insurance pays for some of the services each month will have no Family Cost Share to pay. Family income, size of family and unusual expenses are considered in setting the monthly maximum payment.

Do you take Medicaid/CHIP Insurance?

Yes, we take Medicaid, CHIP and private insurance.

Does my insurance pay for these services?

HMOs do not usually pay for ECI services. Other insurance programs generally pay for some services such as physical therapy and occupational therapy. A few pay for speech therapy and nutrition services. If your insurance pays for any of these services in a given month, the family will not have a cost for that month.

Where does money come from to pay for these services?

Most of the ECI budget is made up of federal and state funds under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) in the Department of Education. The balance comes from Medicaid and private insurance.

If our income is high, can we still get services?

Any family whose child meets eligibility requirements can receive services regardless of income. Families with high incomes will have a Family Cost Share to pay but no family will be required to pay more than $150 a month regardless of how many services the child receives.

What kind of government program is ECI a part of?

Department of Education, Office of Special Education.

Is your staff licensed and/or certified?

Yes, all our staff is degreed and licensed or certified.

What kind of education do they have?

At minimum, a bachelor's degree in a human services field. We have specialists in occupational and physical therapy, speech language pathology, nursing, nutrition, social work, psychology, teaching, and early childhood education.

How many kids do you serve?

We are serving approximately 3,000 children at any given time.

Is there a waiting list for ECI?

No, there is not a waiting list for ECI services.

What happens when my child turns 3? Where can he/she get services?

When your child turns 3, we are required to discharge them from our program. We will assist you with finding appropriate services for your child before their 3rd birthday. These services may include going to school, Head Start, a day care center/preschool, private therapy, etc.

Do I have to be involved or can you just work with my child at the daycare?

Yes, ECI functions best when families are partners in planning and implementing services.