Richland County Health and Human Services Birth to Three Program "Because a child's first three years build a lifetime...we support and empower families to enhance the potential of their child."

Eligibility criteria:

Early intervention services are provided to children birth to 36 months of age who are determined to have a diagnosed physical or mental condition with a high probability of resulting in a developmental delays or with a cognitive, physical (including vision and hearing), communication, social and emotional, or adaptive developmental which including self-help skills. Even when a 25% delay cannot be found in one or more developmental areas, your child may still be eligible for services if the early invention team determines that he or she shows development that is atypical (unusual) and adversely affects his or her overall development.