Need a Technology Loan?

The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse is pleased to announce we are loaning technology to help families in early intervention participate in live video visits, or telehealth. Many EI families are receiving services by live video visits. To help families with technology needs, the EI Clearinghouse has added several technology devices to the lending library:

• iPads with a cellular data plan (device and internet access)
• iPads without a cellular data
  plan (device)
• Hotspot with cellular data plan (internet access)

Please use the link below to learn more and apply.

Early Intervention Technology Loan 

Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays RCADD

2023 Entrenamientos Virtuales de Español

2023 Entrenamientos Virtuales de Español

Looking for Autism Supports?

en español 

Preschool: Getting Ready for the 2023-2024 School Year

Will your child turn three before September 1, 2023? Are you interested in a preschool application? Chicago Public Schools will be opening their online application April 11th. Below are links for more information. You can also call (312) 229-1690 if you prefer to speak with someone live.

Children in Early Intervention can apply for preschool through this website while simultaneously pursuing evaluation through Chicago Public Schools. 

How To Apply 

Chicago Early Learning Preschool Application

Application Walk Through (video)

Statewide Early Intervention Office Listing

Questions about which Child and Family Connections (Early Intervention) office you need to reach? Please see the statewide listing below with zip codes to determine your local contact.

CFC Listing 

Mark Your Calendars!

Parents, Caregivers, Early Intervention is hosting four virtual town hall meetings with families of children in Early Intervention. These meetings will give families a chance to share their experience, ask questions and voice suggestions. To register, contact Meghan Burke at meghanbm@illinois.edu or call (217) 300-1226. 

Meeting Dates: Tuesday 2/7/23 @ 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, 5/2/23 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, 9/6/2023 @ 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Thursday, 11/9/23 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting Spanish

Town Hall Flyer English

Live Video Visits

Are you wondering if Live Video Visits are right for you and your family? Please see the video below to learn more about the benefits in early intervention.

Live Video Visits - A Family's Point of View