Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
Helping Little Ones Grow, Learn, and Thrive
Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is operated by West Texas Centers and is part of the Texas Early Childhood Intervention system.
The first three years of a child's life are an important time for growth and development. Every child develops at their own pace, but some children may need extra support with communication, movement, learning, or other developmental skills.
Early Childhood Intervention provides support to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to age three, who have developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions. Services are designed to help children build important skills while supporting families in their child's everyday routines and activities.
You know your child best. If you have concerns about your child's development, Little Lives ECI can help you explore the next steps.
The first three years of a child's life are an important time for growth and development. Every child develops at their own pace, but some children may need extra support with communication, movement, learning, or other developmental skills.
Early Childhood Intervention provides support to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to age three, who have developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions. Services are designed to help children build important skills while supporting families in their child's everyday routines and activities.
You know your child best. If you have concerns about your child's development, Little Lives ECI can help you explore the next steps.
Early Childhood Intervention Services
Based on each child's needs and eligibility, services may include:
- Early Identification, Screening, and Assessment: Helping identify developmental concerns and determine eligibility for services.
- Assistive Technology: Tools and equipment that may help children participate in everyday activities.
- Audiology Services: Support related to hearing and hearing needs.
- Family Counseling: Support for families coping with challenges related to their child's development, when appropriate.
- Family Education: Information and strategies to help families support their child's development.
- Nursing Services: Nursing support when indicated by the child's needs and service plan.
- Nutrition Services: Guidance related to nutritional needs and development.
- Occupational Therapy: Support with skills used in everyday activities, as appropriate.
- Physical Therapy: Support for movement, strength, balance, and motor development.
- Service Coordination: Help connecting families with services, resources, and providers.
- Social Work Services: Assistance identifying family needs, community resources, and supports.
- Developmental Services: Support for learning and developing age-appropriate skills.
- Speech and Language Therapy: Support for communication, language, and related developmental needs.
- Vision Services: Support related to visual development and vision needs.
Services are individualized to the child and family. The services provided depend on the child’s eligibility, identified needs, and individualized service plan.
How to Get Started
- Contact Little Lives ECI: If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact Little Lives ECI to ask questions or request information about a referral. You do not have to wait until you are certain there is a delay to ask for guidance.
- Complete an Evaluation: With your family’s participation and consent, qualified professionals will evaluate your child’s development to determine whether your child meets the eligibility requirements for ECI services.
- Develop a Family-Centered Plan: If your child is eligible, your family and ECI team will work together to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). This plan identifies your child’s needs, family priorities, and the services and supports that will help your child work toward developmental goals.
- Support Development in Everyday Life: ECI works with families to help children practice and build skills during everyday routines and activities. Parents and caregivers are important partners in supporting a child’s progress.
You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone
Every child develops differently, and asking questions is an important first step. Little Lives ECI is here to help families understand their options and connect with appropriate developmental supports.
Contact Little Lives ECI to ask about referrals, eligibility, and available services.
For information about Little Lives ECI, visit Little Lives ECI or call the ECI referral number at 1-800-852-2193.
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