CHILD AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS

WCU Building, 510 Maine Suite 615, Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-9592; 1-888-222-9592;
Fax: (217) 222-9593 TDD available
Website: http://www.childandfamilyconnections.org/

Coordinator: Karla Richmond; Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Evenings by appointment. Supported by: Regional Office of Education and Illinois Department of Human Service (DHS)

Mission Or Objective:
To provide services to special need children and information to consumers who serve special need children. The commitment is to bring services and families together in order to provide the highest quality life for children with special needs.

Overview:
Council is a community based resource and referral service. The Early Intervention Service Program helps families care for children with special needs or disabilities. It links families with important and essential medical, social and financial resources, as well as support groups to help provide their children with the best care possible.

Limitations: Child and Family Connections, serves Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Jersey, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties.

Eligibility: Assist your family with evaluations and assessments of your child, age birth to three years to determine eligibility for Early Intervention services. Early Intervention is for families with infants or toddlers up to 3 years of age, who have an interest in the development of their child.