Early Intervention

Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential

Each year, thousands of infants and toddlers are diagnosed with a disability, while many others experience delays in reaching developmental milestones like walking and talking. Early Intervention (EI) programs, like those offered by UCP of Mobile, provide essential guidance and support to help children build crucial skills during their earliest years.

With seven programs offering services in twenty counties (Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Russell and Washington), UCP of Mobile is one of Alabama’s largest providers of Early Intervention (EI) Services.

How to Access Early Intervention Services

Children can enter UCP of Mobile’s EI programs in several ways:

  • Referral from a pediatrician or medical professional

  • Calling the Child Find hotline (1-800-543-3098)

  • Directly contacting UCP of Mobile

To qualify for EI services in Alabama, a child must have at least a 25% developmental delay in one or more areas:

  • Cognitive Skills

  • Social or Emotional Skills

  • Gross Motor Skills

  • Fine Motor Skills

  • Communication/Language Skills

A child may also qualify with a documented diagnosis. UCP of Mobile provides no-cost, in-home evaluations to determine eligibility.

Personalized Plans for Every Child

Once enrolled, families work with a team of professionals to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—a personalized roadmap for the child’s growth and development. This plan outlines:

  • The child’s strengths and needs

  • The family’s goals and desired outcomes

  • A list of specialists and therapists working with the child

  • Recommended intervention activities to support progress

UCP’s professional staff includes special instructors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and service coordinators.

Supporting Families Every Step of the Way

At UCP of Mobile, we believe that early support leads to lifelong success. Our team is committed to empowering parents and caregivers with the tools and resources needed to help their children thrive.

If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact UCP of Mobile today. Or, to learn more about EI in the state of Alabama, visit the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

 For more information about UCP of Mobile Early Intervention Services, please contact us at (251) 479-4900 or email Christine Smith, Director of Early Intervention.