Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Services
The Hays Area Children's Center is contracted with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for the provision of special services for infants and toddlers in Ellis and Rush counties. Comprehensive services are provided to families at no charge by a special education teacher, speech-language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, a registered nurse, a social worker and other professionals as needed. United Way of Ellis County helps fund the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Services program.
These year-round services are provided in the home, at our center or at another child care provider in the community. Assessment and intervention are individualized for each child and are provided at no cost to families.
Developmental Screenings Frequently Asked Questions
See Below for a List of Screening Dates
What is a developmental screening?
A developmental screening is a way of checking a child's progress in the areas
of speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, personal-social behavior and
motor (movement) development.
Who can be screened?
Children birth to school age in Ellis and Rush counties may be screened.
Who conducts the screening; is it someone I can trust?
The screenings are conducted by area professionals such as a school
psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, a registered nurse and early
childhood teachers.
How much does it cost?
The screenings are offered free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of the Hays
Interagency Coordinating Council.
Where are the screenings located?
The screenings are conducted at selected screening sites in Ellis and Rush
counties.
When are the screenings offered?
They are offered on a monthly basis.
How do I schedule a screening for my child?
Call HACC at (785) 625-3257 or email HACC.
Screening Dates
| Ellis County | Rush County |
| August 25, 2006 | September 1, 2006 |
| September 15, 2006 | November 17, 2006 |
| October 13, 2006 | February 2, 2006 |
| November 3, 2006 | April 27, 2007 |
| December 1, 2006 | |
| January 12, 2007 | |
| February 9, 2007 | |
| March 9, 2007 | |
| April 13, 2007 | |
| May 4, 2007 |
Early Advantage
Early Advantage is a joint venture between the Hays Area Children's Center, Hays Medical Center and other hospitals in Kansas. The program offers free developmental screenings for infants and toddlers with risk indicators for developmental delays. Screenings are conducted in the child's home by a registered nurse and include growth and nutrition, vision, hearing and development.
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