Massachusetts Early Intervention (IDEA Part C)

Based in Massachusetts -- Covers: MA

Massachusetts's early intervention program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- the route to a free developmental evaluation for a child under 3, and to services if the child qualifies. Run by State Department of Public Health. Federal law entitles you to request an evaluation at no cost to you, and you do not need a doctor's referral or a diagnosis to ask: any parent can refer their own child. Eligibility criteria and what services look like are set state by state, so contact the program for your state's specifics. Part C covers birth to 3; at 3 a child moves to Part B and the school district's responsibility.

Credentials: Statewide programme mandated by federal law (IDEA Part C)

Sourced from public research on 2026-09-18 -- not independently verified. Please confirm details directly with the provider before making decisions. Source